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FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION
(Illinois)
THE CHICAGO FOREIGN LANGUAGE
PRESS SURVEY
Translated and Compiled
by the Chicago Public Library Omnibus Project
O.P. No. 65-1-54-273 (3)
Chicago, Illinois
1942
FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION (Illinois)
Charles P. Casey, State Administrator
SERVICE DIVISION
Evelyn S. Byron, State Director Kathleen Ford, District Director
Research and Records Programs Section
Frank J. Morris, State Chief William C. Harder, District Chief
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY OMNIBUS PROJECT
Alex Ladenson, Project Supervisor Claire B. Benepe, Project Technician George Anagnos, Unit Supervisor
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - SPONSOR
Carl B. Roden, Librarian Nathan R. Levin, Assistant Librarian
INTRODUCTION
History of the Survey
In the autumn of 1936 the Chicago Foreign Language Press Survey was organized as a work project under the then Works Progress
Administration of lUinois. Its purpose was to translate and classify selected news articles appearing in the foreign language press of the city during the past century. The Survey was officially sponsored by the Chicago Public Library, with the complete backing of Carl B. Roden, Librarian, and Nathan R. Levin, Assistant Librarian.
Before the project had been in existence very long, it won the support of other agencies. The Newberry Library, the Chicago Historical Society, and the John Crerar Library extended it their facilities immediately. The history departments of the University of Chicago and Northwestern University endorsed the work, and through Professors Bessie L. Pierce, Isaac J. Cox, and Tracy E. Strevey gave valuable advice and direction. The name of Professor Pierce should be singled out particularly for her splendid assistance.
The work of the Survey was also received with a Hvely interest by the newspapers, organizations, and leaders of the foreign language communities of the city. Not a few of them acted as co-sponsors. In fact it is no exaggeration to state that the success of the project is due in no small measure to this cooperation. Among the many newspapers and organizations that have participated, mention should be made of the following: The Abendpost, the Danish National Committee, the Danish Times, the Denni Hlasatel, the Dziennik Chicagoski, the Greek Press, the Greek Star, the Jewish Daily Courier, the Jewish Daily Forward, the Jewish People's Institute, the Narod, the Naujienos, the Polish National Alliance, the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, the Rassviet, the Skandinaven, the Svomost, the Saloniki, and the Zgoda.
Because of a curtailment in the WPA program, the Survey was terminated in October 1941. Although it was not possible to examine all of the newspapers originally planned, the bulk of the work was completed.
The Survey was supervised at various periods by James Monaghan, Dr. Thomas R. Hall, Jane L. Gates, and George Anagnos. The gigantic task of arranging the material for microfilming was performed under the direction of George Anagnos and Oscar W. Junek.
Description of the Files
The files of the Survey consist of some 120,000 sheets (5"x8") of typewritten matter translated from newspapers of twenty-two different foreign language communities of Chicago. Represented in the Survey are the following groups:
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Albanian ( |
: 91) |
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Bohemian ( |
;i5,8ii) |
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Chinese ( |
: 398) |
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Croatian ( |
: 1,321) |
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Danish ( |
: 3,847) |
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Dutch ( |
: 795) |
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Filipino ( |
: 588) |
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German ( |
: 18,448) |
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Greek ( |
: 10,706) |
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Hungarian ( |
: 2,688) |
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Italian ( |
: 2,950) |
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Jewish ( |
16,298) |
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Lithuanian ( |
: 5,950) |
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Norwegian ( |
: 7,654) |
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Polish ( |
;i6,368) |
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Russian ( |
: 5,963) |
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Serbian ( |
: 124) |
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Slovak ( |
: 509) |
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Slovene ( |
: 197) |
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Spanish ( |
: 1,909) |
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Swedish ( |
: 6,780) |
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Ukrainian ( |
[ 997) |
The figure appearing in parenthesis indicates the number of sheets in the files pertaining to the respective group.
For the benefit of research students, the names and dates of coverage of the principal newspapers and periodicals included in the Survey are listed below:
ALBANIAN
Albanian Journal (Monthly) 1922-23. Albanian Messenger (Monthly) 1927-1935
BOHEMIAN
Czechoslovak Review (Monthly) 1918-24.
Denni Hlasatel (Daily) 1901-18, 1920-22.
Svomost (Daily) Apr 1878-Sep 1885, 1890-92, 1896-1900.
CHINESE
Chinese Centralist Daily News 1928. San Min Morning Paper 1936-38.
CROATIAN
Hrvatska Zastava (Daily) 1915-17.
Hrvatski Glasnik (Weekly) 1923, 1928, 1930.
Jugoslavia (Weekly) 1 92 1 -23 .
Jugoslovenska Zastava (Weekly) 1918.
Novi Svijet (Weekly) 1924-34, 1936.
Radnicka Straza (Weekly) 1907-17.
Radnik (Weekly) 1923-Sep 1929.
Svjetlo (Monthly) 1911.
Znanje (Weekly) 1918-Feb 1922, 1935-36.
DANISH
Dansk Tidende (Weekly) May-Jun 1919, 1921, 1932-36. Dansk Tidende Og Revyen (Weekly) 1922-Nov 1931. Hejmdal (Weekly) Oct 1874- Jan 1878. Revyen (Weekly) Apr 1895-Jun 1921.
DUTCH
Onze Toekomst (Weekly) 1906-13, 1919-27.
GERMAN
Abendpost (Daily) 1889-Sep 1911, Aug 1914-Feb 1916,
July 1918-19, 1923-35. Atlantis (Monthly) 1855-Apr 1858. Chicagoer Arbeiter Zeitung (Daily) 1879-89. Illinois Staats-Zeitung (Daily) 1861-81, 1885-1893, 1899-1901, 1914-18.
GREEK
American Hellenic World (Monthly) Aug 1926-Oct 1928.
GREEK (Cont'd.)
Chicago Greek Daily 1921-32, 1934-Jan 1935. Democrat (Monthly) 1927- Apr 1931. Greek American News (Weekly) 1936. Greek News (Weekly) 1935. Greek Press (Weekly) Jun 1929-Mar 1934. Greek Star (Weekly) Jan 1908- Apr 1910. Loxias (Weekly) Jun 1908-Nov 1918. Proodos (Irregular) Apr 1931 -Oct 1934. Saloniki (Weekly) Aug 1913-1931. Saloniki-Greek Press (Weekly) Mar 1934-36. Star (Weekly) Jan 1904- Jan 1908.
HUNGARIAN
Interest (Weekly) Nov 1933, 1934-36.
Magyar Tribune (Weekly) Mar 1917-21, Jul 1924-1931,
Jan-Sep 1933. Otthon (Weekly) 1922-36.
ITALIAN
BoUettino Delia Camera Di Commercio Italiana
(Irregular) 1911-Oct 1926, Apr 1928-33, 1935-36.
ITALIAN
Bollettino Italo- American National Union
(Monthly) Mar 1924-36. II Bollettino Sociale (Monthly) Nov 1928-Mar 1931. Bulletin of Illinois Grand Lodge Order of Sons of Italy in America
(Monthly) 1927, 1930, 1932-36. L'ltalia (Daily) Oct 1886-1920. Mens Italica (Monthly) 1928-29, 1936. La Parola del Popolo (Monthly) Sep 1921 -Nov 1924. La Parola dei Socialisti (Weekly) 1908-May 1916. La Parola Prolestaria (Weekly) 1916.
La Tribuna Italiana Transatlantica (Weekly) Jun 1904- Apr 1908. Vita Nuova (Monthly) 1925-3 1 .
JEWISH
Jewish Advance (Weekly) 1881.
Jewish Daily Courier 1906-28.
Jewish Daily Forward 1919-32.
Jewish Labor World (Weekly) 1908, 1916-19.
Jewish Standard (Weekly) Apr 1908-July 1909.
LITHUANIAN
Jaunimas (Semi-Monthly) 1926, 1930, 1936. Katalikas (Weekly) 1 899- 1 903 . Lietuva (Weekly) Dec 1892-1918. Naujienos (Daily) Feb 1914-16. Sandara (Weekly) 1930. Vilnis (Daily) 1925-27.
NORWEGIAN
Skandia (Daily) Jun 1899-1902, 1904-08, 1910-35. Skandinaven (Weekly) 1871-72, 1876-87, 1889-94, 1896-1921.
POLISH
Dziennik Chicagoski (Daily) 1890-97, 1903-08, 1921-22. Dziennik Ludowy (Daily) Mar 1907-08. Dziennik Zjednoczenia (Daily) 1921-23, 1926-30. Dziennik Zwiazkowy Zgoda (Daily) 1908-18. Narod Polski (Weekly) 1897-1902, 1904-21. Polonia (Weekly) 1916-25, 1936. Przebudzenie (Weekly) Nov 1927-31. Zgoda (Weekly) 1887-94, 1897-1903.
RUSSIAN
Domashni Vrach (Monthly) 1916-18. Moskva (Monthly) 1929-30. Rassviet (Daily) May 1926-36. Russkay a Pochta (Weekly) 1917-18. Russkii Viestnik (Daily) Nov 1923-Apr 1926. Russkoe Obozrenie (Monthly) 1927-30. Svobodnaya Rossiya 1917-23.
SERBIAN
Balkan (Weekly) 1909.
Soko (Monthly) 1912-13.
Ujednijeno Srpstvo (Weekly) 1922-23, 1934, 1936.
SLOVAK
Osadne Hlasy (Weekly) Sep-Oct 1928, Mar 1929-June 1933,
Jan 1934-Mar 1935. Rovnost Ludu (Weekly) Oct 1906-Mar 1913.
SLOVENE
Amerikanski Slovenec (Weekly) 1925-26, 1928.
Proletarec (Weekly) 1906, 1908-13, 1915-19, 1927-1930, 1932.
SPANISH
L'Alianza (Monthly) 1936.
El Buen Samaritano (Monthly) 1924.
La Defensa (Weekly) 1935-36.
Evolucion (Semi-Monthly) 1937.
El Heraldo (Weekly) 1935-1937.
Ideal (Semi-Monthly) 1929-1930.
El Ideal Catolico Mexicano (Weekly) 1935-1937.
El Indicador (Weekly) 1903.
El Liberal (Bi-Monthly) 1933.
La Lucha (Semi-Monthly) 1932-1934.
El Mexicano (Weekly) 1928-1930.
Mexico (Tri- Weekly) 1928-1930.
El Nacional (Weekly) 1930-1935.
La Voz de Mexico (Monthly) 1935-1936.
SWEDISH
Svenska Amerikanaren (Weekly) 1907-1909.
Svenska Kuriren (Weekly) 1907-08, 1911-20, 1925-Sep 1929
Svenska Nyheter (Weekly) 1903.
SWEDISH (Cont'd)
Svenska Nyheter-Humoristen (Weekly) Oct 1903-July 1906. Svenska Tribunen (Weekly) 1878-Mar 1904, 1905-June 1906. Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter (Weekly) July 1906-Dec 1906, 1909-1910, 1915-16, 1919-24, 1927, 1929-33.
UKRAINIAN
Nash Styah (Weekly) Dec 1933-July 1936. Ranna Zorya (Monthly) 1919. Sichovi Visty (Semi-Monthly) 1920-24. Sitch (Semi-Monthly) 1924-29. Ukraina (Weekly) May 1917-20. Ukraina (Weekly) 1930-31.
In selecting the newspaper to be translated, availability was the chief determining factor. Since the publication dates of no one newspaper coincided with the life of a particular foreign language community, it was necessary to use several papers to obtain complete coverage. In several instances, however, two papers with widely divergent views covering the same period were examined.
The material for each foreign language group is arranged separately. Within each group the sheets are filed in reverse chronology with the most recent date first, and under the following code outline:
I. ATTITUDES A. Education 1. Secular
a. Elementary, Higher (High School and College)
b. Foreign Languages
c. Taxation for Public Schools
d. Special Endowments
2. Parochial
a. Elementary, Higher (High School and College)
b. Foreign Languages
c. Contributions
d. Special Endowments
3 . Adult Education
B. Mores
1. Temperance
2. Blue Laws
3. Family Organization
a. Marriage
b. Parent-Child Relationship
c. Family Economic Organization
4. Religious Customs and Practices
C. Own and Other National or Language Groups
D. Economic Organization
1 . Capitalistic Enterprise
a. Big Business
b. Small Business
2. Labor Organization and Activities
a. Unions
(1) Company
(2) Craft
(3) Industrial
(4) Strikes
b. Cooperative
c. Unemployment
E. Social Organization
F. Politics
1. Voting as Blocs
2. Part Played by Social and Political Societies
3. Programs and Purposes
4. Extent of Influence
5. Political Leadership
6. Graft and Corruption
G. War
H. Social Problems and Social Legislation J. Interpretation of American History K. Position of Women and Feminism L. Agriculture in the United States M. Health and Sanitation II. CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES A. Vocational
1. Professional
2. Industrial and Commercial
3. Aesthetic
a. Arts and Handicrafts
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d. Publications
(1) Newspapers
(2) Periodicals
(3) Books
e. Radio Programs and Cinema
f. Special Schools and Classes
g. Forums, Discussion Groups and Lectures 3. Athletics and Sports
C. Permanent Memorials
D. Benevolent and Protective Institutions
1 . Benevolent Societies
2. Insurance Companies
3. Hospitals, Clinics and Medical Aid
4. Orphanages and Churches
5. Homes for the Aged
6. Settiement Houses and Community Centers
7. Organizations for Legal Assistance
8. Employment Agencies
9. Extra-Legal Organizations
10. Foreign and Domestic Relief E. Crime and Delinquency
1 . Organized Crime
2. Individual Crime
3. Crime Prevention
Real Estate Transfers and Building Activities III. ASSIMILATION
A. Segration
B. Nationalistic Societies and Influences
1 . Effect upon United States Govemment and State Policies
2. Activities of Nationalistic Societies
3. Commemoration of Holidays
a. National
b. Religious
4. Conventions and Conferences
C. National Churches and Sects
D. Participation in United States Service
E. Youth Organizations
F. Special Contributions to Early American Development
G. Immigration and Emigration
IV. REPRESENTATIVE INDIVIDUALS
V. MISCELLANEOUS CHARACTERISTICS
A. Foreign Origins
1 . Geographical
2. Social and Occupational
B. Picturesque Miscellanies
It was not intended that this outline be a rigid classification scheme. The headings were made sufficiently general so that large varieties of material could be easily grouped together. At the same time the outline follows what is considered a logical development
from the point of view of subject content. It is hoped that this arrangement will facilitate the use of the files.
Alex Ladenson
Project Supervisor
The Chicago Public Library Omnibus Project Work Projects Administration 1400 W Washington Blvd. Chicago, 111.
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Guide to Contents :
CGP 2004.001 . 1 : Albanian, I Ala - IV
CGP 2004.001 .2: Bohemian, I Ala - 1 F2
CGP 2004.001.3: Bohemian, I F2 (March 6, 1884) - II Al
CGP 2004.001.4: Bohemian, II A2 -
II Blc (3) (December 7, 1903)
CGP 2004.001.5: Bohemian, II Blc (3) (June 15, 1903) -
II Dl (June 8, 1922)
CGP 2004.001.6: Bohemian, II Dl (May 26, 1922) -
II DIO (March 20, 1920)
CGP 2004.001.7: Bohemian, II DIO (March 19, 1920) -
III B3a (July 2, 1918)
CGP 2004.001.8: Bohemian, III B3a (June 30, 1918) -
III G (August 27, 1913)
CGP 2004.001.9: Bohemian, III G (February 19, 1913) - V B
CGP 2004.001.10: Chinese, I Ala - V B
CGP 2004.001.1 1: Croatian, I Ala - 1 E (October 22, 1909)
CGP 2004.001.12: Croatian, I E (August 13, 1909) - IV
CGP 2004.001.13: Danish, I Ala - 1 G (March 8, 1919)
CGP 2004.001.14: Danish, I G (June 8, 1918) -
II DIO (April 12, 1913)
CGP 2004.001.15: Danish, II DIO (February 24, 1912) - V B
CGP 2004.001.16: Dutch, I Ala -II D5
CGP 2004.001.17: Dutch, II D8 - V Al
CGP 2004.001.18: FiUpino, I Ala- VB
CGP 2004.001.19: German, I Ala - 1 Bl (April 16, 1881)
CGP 2004.001.20: German, I Bl (April 2, 1881) -
I D2a (2) (December 14, 1891)
CGP 2004.001.21: German, I D2a (2) (December 14, 1891) -
I Fl (October 4, 1872)
CGP 2004.001.22: German, I Fl (August 7, 1872) - 1 F6 CGP 2004.001.23: German, I G - 1 H (February 17, 1919) CGP 2004.001.24: German, I H (February 13, 1919) - H A3c
CGP 2004.001.25: German, II A3d(l)-
II Blc (3) (September 13, 1880)
CGP 2004.001.26: German, II Blc (3) (September 5, 1880) -
II Dl (January 9, 1901)
CGP 2004.001.27: German, II Dl (December 17, 1897) -
III A (October 22, 1915)
CGP 2004.001.28: German, III A (September 6, 1915) -
III C (September 26, 1879)
CGP 2004.001.29: German, III C (June 11, 1879) -
IV (January 29, 1 892)
CGP 2004.001.30: German, IV (January 8, 1892) - V B
CGP 2004.001 .3 1 : Greek, I Ala - 1 E (July 4, 193 1)
COP 2004.001.32: Greek, I E (April 16, 1931) -
II A2 (September 1,1923)
CGP 2004.001.33: Greek, II A2 (August 11, 1923) -
II Dl (Novembers, 1924)
CGP 2004.001.34: Greek, II Dl (October 25, 1924) -
III C (November 16, 1933)
CGP 2004.001.35: Greek, III C (November 12, 1933) -
III H (April 30, 1931)
CGP 2004.001.36: Greek, III H (April 28, 1931) - V B CGP 2004.001.37: Hungarian, I Ala - II Al (July 22, 1934)
CGP 2004.001.38: Hungarian, II Al (October 30, 1931) -
III H (February 4, 1921)
CGP 2004.001.39: Hungarian, III H (February 4, 1921) - V B
CGP 2004.001.40: Italian, I Ala - II DIO (February 9, 1913)
CGP 2004.001.41: Italian, II DIO (February 2, 1913) - V A2
CGP 2004.001.42: Jewish, I Ala - 1 B3a (March 19, 1923)
CGP 2004.001.43: Jewish, I B3a (August 18, 1921) - 1 D2a (1)
CGP 2004.001.44: Jewish, I D2a (2) - 1 Fl (April 3, 1910)
CGP 2004.001.45: Jewish, I Fl (April 1, 1910) - II A3b
CGP 2004.001.46: Jewish, II A3c - II B2f (May 20, 1913)
CGP 2004.001.47: Jewish, II B2f (April 14, 1913) -
II D5 (January 23, 1922)
CGP 2004.001.48: Jewish, II D5 (January 17, 1919) -
II DIO (December 25, 1897)
CGP 2004.001.49: Jewish, II DIO (February 22, 1894) -
III B4 (August 3 1,1919)
CGP 2004.001.50: Jewish, III B4 (August 17, 1919) -
III G (December 1,1917)
CGP 2004.001.51: Jewish, III G (1916/1917) -
IV (December 2, 1893)
CGP 2004.001.52: Jewish, IV (November 18, 1893) - V B
CGP 2004.001.53: Lithuanian, I Ala - II A2
CGP 2004.001.54: Lithuanian, II A2 (October 27, 1916) - II Dl
CGP 2004.001.55: Lithuanian, II Dl [n.d.] -
III C (October 28, 1898)
CGP 2004.001.56: Lithuanian, III C (September 23, 1898) - V B
CGP 2004.001.57: Norwegian, I Ala - 1 F4 (May 12, 1900)
CGP 2004.001.58: Norwegian, I F4 (May 6, 1900) -
II Bla (October 28, 1901)
CGP 2004.001.59: Norwegian, II Bla (October 26, 1901) -
II D5 (January 23, 1910)
CGP 2004.001.60: Norwegian, II D5 (January 4, 1910) - III B2
CGP 2004.001.61: Norwegian, III B3a - V B
CGP 2004.001.62: Polish, I Ala - 1 A2a (December 12, 191 1)
CGP 2004.001.63: Polish, I A2a (December 11,1911)-
I D2a (4) (December 6, 1921)
CGP 2004.001.64: Polish, I D2a (4) (December 5, 1921) -
I F6 (September 9, 1914)
CGP 2004.001.65: PoUsh, I F6 (December 15, 1913) -
II A2 (July 25, 1917)
CGP 2004.001.66: PoHsh, II A2 (July 21, 1917) -
II Bid (November 13, 1911)
CGP 2004.001.67: Polish, II Bid (November 8, 1911) -
II C (December 15, 1892)
CGP 2004.001.68: Polish, II C (December 14, 1892) - II El CGP 2004.001.69: Polish, II E2 - III B2 (May 16, 1894)
CGP 2004.001.70: Polish, III B2 (May 15, 1894) -
III C (December 12, 1921)
CGP 2004.001.71: Polish, III C (December 10, 1921) -
III G (February 2, 1912)
CGP 2004.001.72: PoHsh, III G (December 18, 1911) - V 8
CGP 2004.001.73: Russian, I Ala - 1 E (May 1, 1935)
CGP 2004.001.74: Russian, I E (April 27, 1935) -
II B2d (1) (April 3, 1924)
CGP 2004.001.75: Russian, II B2d (1) (March 4, 1924) -
II Dl (1931)
CGP 2004.001.76: Russain, II Dl (December 1929) - V B
CGP 2004.001.77: Serbian, I Ala -III H
CGP 2004.001.78: Slovak,! Ala- VAl
CGP 2004.001.79: Slovene, I A2a - IV
CGP 2004.001.80: Spanish, I Ala - II E3
CGP 2004.001 .8 1 : Spanish, III A - IV
CGP 2004.001.82: Swedish, I Ala - 1 F5 (May 1, 1906)
CGP 2004.001.83: Swedish, I F5 (April 24, 1906) -
II Bla (June 23, 1903)
CGP 2004.001.84: Swedish, II Bla (June 9, 1903) -
II D3 (December 16, 1909)
CGP 2004.001.85: Swedish, II D3 (May 20, 1909) -
III G (January 10, 1923)
CGP 2004.001.86: Swedish, III G (November 22, 1922) - V B CGP 2004.001.87: Ukranian, I Ala- VB
THIS REEL CONTAINS
CGP 2004-001.59
Norwegian IIBla-IID5
October 26, 1901 January 23, 1910
List of Irregularities :
-Image quality in original uneven throughout
-Index of topics are found in the upper left comer of frame
-Some titles appear in microfilm but were not included in INDEX of titles
Revision Statement
The original film was made from the holdings of the Chicago Public Library by the University of Chicago Libraries, Department of Photographic Reproductions. In 2004 it was reorganized and direct duplicated by OCLC Preservation Service Center to better meet current preservation standards and to better assist patrons in their research.
ril. CONTRIBOTIQNS AND ACTIVITIES B« Avocational and Intellectual 1. Aesthetic a* Music
Continued
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II B 1 a NOaVBGIM
IV
Scandia, Oct. 26, 1901.
NOHSEMEL^'3 SHWING SOCIETY
The Norsemen's Singing Society gave its annual concert last night at V/icker Park Hall. Christian Nilson was the director.
Program
1. Overture from 'Tra Diavolo" Auber
2. a) "Skaal»». . Eeissiger
b) "The Saeter Girl's 3\mday'» Grieg
Charles Hansen, Tenor ^
3. ''Fantasie Militaire" Leonard C^
Estella Merica, Violinist
4. 'T^ymphs and Fauns'* Bemberg
Harriet Smulski, Soprano
5. a) "Wedding IJarch". Soderman
b) "Olaf Trygvason" Reissiger
Norsemen's Singing Society
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II B 1 a - 2 - NOR^OL^I
IV
Scandla, Oct, 26, 1901.
6. "Archester" (Nordic Dances) • .Grieg
?• a) "Polka" . • . Boye
b) "T^roline" ("Guillaume Tell") Rossini
Charles Hansen, Tenor
8. Selection from "Queen of Slieba". •....•••• Grounod :^
Harriet Smulski, Soprano 5
9« ♦ "Gypsy Song". •• Sarasote <=:-
Estella iiarcia, Violinist F
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1 0. a) "Our Country". Christian Nilson o
b) "The Pirates' Chorus" Verdi • ^
Orchestra and Norsemen's Singing Society S
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I B 1
Scandia, Oct. 19, 1901 •
TIE LIBH^HL-aILI TSLfPEHallG.-]: CLUB
Last Saturday the Minnehaha Temperance Club gave a concert that was outstand- ing in every sense of the v/orcU This Club is one of the largest and most active § tanperance societies in Chicago today. The program was as follows:
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!• Selection from "Uartha'*. Flotow ^
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2. a) "Absent" Lletcalf
b) *»Du Bist Lfein Alles" Bradsley ^
Bruno Hess, Baritone
3. "Remembrance of Norv;ay" >- -n:.^
^ •••!# .k. Pedersen
Orchestra, 11. Pedersen, Director
4. a) "Sangerhilsen" Grieg
b) "Father Berg" [ [ isellman
Bjorgvin Singing Society
John Swenson, Director
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5* a) "Slave Song'' Teresa Del Riego
b) "An Irish Love Song" Lang
Elenora Olson ^
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6. "Potpourri" (Norwegian Folk Melodies) • Alfred Paulsen ^
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7. Air from "Tannhauser" ••••••••• Wagner S
Bruno Hess, Baritone ^
8. a) "Gypsy Song" Pablo de Sarasot^
George Bass, Violinist
b) "Kerry Dance" Molly
Elenora Olson
9. "Twilight" £• Nevin
Elenora Olson
10, a) "Vfe Sail" Abt*
b) "In a Peasant •s Parlor" • Soderman
Bjorgvin Singing Society
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Scandia, June 15, 1901.
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The Norsemen's Singing Society give a concert every Sunday in Himiboldt p
Park. The program is always of the best. Such composers as Grieg, %
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Scandia, Feb, 16, 1901. THE SCAiraiA CONCSfiT The Scandia Concert was a decided succesr^ The program v/as an unusual one.
Scandinavians seen to be not only music lovers but also good critics. They are, one and all, classically inclined when it comes to music or literature.
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2. ••Welcome"-- Overture •.. Catlin ^
3. ••Lily of the Nile^»— V/alt^,. Berliner "^
4. ••Im Tief en Keller^^ — Trombone Solo
A. F. Wenzel
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5. ^nter Den Linden^— *Pi6ce de Salon. •••••••••• .Eilenberg
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6. United States Military March**. ............ .Math Pedersen
7. V*CamlYal of Venice**. ................. .Ha2rtinan
8« **A Hunting Scene**. Bucalossi ^
9« **La Faloina**-*-6erenade. ................. Balfour J^
10. *'A Lady of (Quality. •...••...•.....•.• .Stone p
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1 1 . *»Legende**— .Violin Solo .Bohn ^^
Charles S. BJornson
1 2. Selection from the Opera **Serenade<'. Herbert
1 3. **Fight for Honor**. Bougher
1 4. Medley Overture, **The Prettiest of All** Gatlin
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III H Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Feb, 7, 1901. IT
OLE BOLL FESTIVAL
Bjorgvin Singing Society celebrated its annual Ole Bull festival last Tuesday evening* Julius Jaeger presided as toastmaster. The Society sent a telegram to Mrs, Ole Bull, who lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Later in the evening, Mr, J* Gr, Thorp, Mrs, Bull's brother, received an answer,
Mr. L# H. Steensohn spoke for the Society, The president, Peder Halvorsen, spoke for Ole Bull. Julius Jaeger, reminded the audience of Bull's outstand- ing international prestige as a musician cmd as a good Norseman,
New officers were elected on the Aid and Relief committee: Mrs, Andrew Nielsen, Mrs, John de Fine, Mrs, Kristian Olsen, and Mrs. M. Knudsen. ^^anslator's note: Ole Bull was bom in Bergen, Norway, The Bjorgvin Singing Society is composed of members who were also born in Bergen, This Society always celebrates the Bull festival^
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IV (Danish) Skandinaven (Daily iiidition), Dec. 3, 1900,
TIIS NOH'.^GIAN GL?^ CLUB Grlee Club Singers Hold Successful Banquet
The Norwegian Grlee Club held a banquet at its hall on 77abansia and Washtenaw Avenues last Saturday evening. The festivities began with card playing; later the guests gathered at the banquet table where the president, IJlr. Axel "HI. Jensen, delivered an address of welcome.
Senator Niels Juul (Dane) gave the oration in honor of the day, reminding the Grlee Club members of the proposed trip to Norway in 1902 which the Club had set up as its goal for the time being. The speaker was confident of the ability of the members to raise the required amount for the trip. He also urged the members to permit no divergence' in their endeavors in the field of singing. When arriving in Norway, he said, the singers should be able to give full evidence of the fact that the Norwegians in America have not forgotten the songs of the homeland even though they have been absent from Norway for many years. He then presented the Club with a collection of photographs from Europe and America,
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which will be raffled off; the proceeds will be added to the fund for the trip to Norway.
The Glee Club will hold a Christmas social during the last week of December; a masked ball at Aurora Hall on February 9; a bazaar at Scandia Hall in March; a festival in honor of Norway on May 17; an excursion to Milwaukee in July 1901. The income from these affairs is earmarked for the trip to Norway in 1902.
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.>k"r.dinaven (Daily ^■Zitior.), "ov. P.O, 1900.
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Concert Li::t ZnvAirj Very .U3'?3csful
The annur.l ccncort of the TTorverjian ^in.^inc oociety hel: lact ..unlcy evening at Jickor Perk Hell, 'v.2 !;iort ^ucc^ci^ful in pvery • c.y. All day Sunday the in i.oursd do-r*, an-" it. v.l. aLiost impossible to pa.^ at street crosL-in^-s without c^-'t'ti^^o '-'-et fe-Pt. In 3 :ito oT thir:, nore then one thour.eind people asGenbled to eiijoy the concert.
Professor J, '..• ColberG'^ orchestra opened the prorrajn vith en overture by Verdi, jnid thi:: r.iLiiber, i:.c, veil ac "V? riation^-i on ICorv.efian Folk i..elodies," arran£:ed by j:r« Colborg, received liuch applause.
Violinist ITels Halter plsiyed the "Fifth Concerto" hy De Beriot and the "Zi^eunerveisen" by Sarosate, accoiapanied at the piano by Liss Christine /jiderson,
i;Ir. Nels Halter has appeared before the public a nunber of tl^.es, invariably sho^;;inc that he is capable of handling his instrument, and on this occasion
Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 20, 1900.
he once nore proved his ability as a violinist. .. .He vas stroncly applauded.... A pupil of ujne. De Licrion, kiss Pearl Burmeister, ar-peared for the first time in this Scrmdinavinn neighborhood. 3he sang, "Dream of Love" by Grieg, and "Forbidden Lusic" by Gastaldon. ohe v;as accompanied at the piano by Time, De Aiarion. Liiss Burmeister took the public by storm; she has a high, clear, pleasing soprano voice and \-as repeatedly called before the curtain by the enthusiastic audience, ohe v.as also presented rith tv;o bouquets of roses.
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The Norvvegian Jin:sin£ Society sane excellently. .. .and received vigorou applause after each number.
Mr. G. L. Hansen, the well-knovm first tenor of the Society. . ..was enthusi- astically applauded.
It was evident thot the Norwegian ringing Society had not been indolent under their nev; leader; all the numbers presented v/ere executed in a masterly manner.
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The director, Lr. Christian Nilsson, 3hov;ed that his method of leadership differed soraev;hat from that of the other song leaders in that he puts c^^eater einotional force in the transition from pianissimo to fortissimo; this proved an adv•^nta£•e in the numbers presented, -lifter his ov.n composition had been played he v;as given an ovation.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) , Nov. 18, 1900.
NORHEGIAN
^pW DIKECTOR OF NORWEGIAN SINGING SOdBT}^
When Professor Colberg resigned from his position as director of the Norwegian Singing Society—after twenty-five years of service-— Mr. Christian Nllsson was chosen his successor* Mr« Nilsson^s career in the Society can be properly evaluated only by the future. Ibe close co-operation between him and the singers evidenced at the rehearsals promises much, and today the Society will give the public a taste of what may be expected at the concert at Wicker Park Hall.
One thing is certain: The Norwegian Singing Society , though old in years ^ is still young in spirit and full of vit€LLity* Throughout its existence the Society has been woiking to further Norwegian customs ^ Norwegian singing^ and Norwegian music. The Norwegians of Chicago might show their appreciation of this work by gathering in full nximbers at the Society* s concert ^ thereby making it clear that the Singing Society is still dear to the heeorts of the Norwegians in Chicago. ^^
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TSie History of the Society Since 1875
In an earlier number of the Skandinaven an outline of the history of the Norwegian Singing Society since 1875 was presented; it was a record of those early days of struggle until the time came when the Society had gained a firmer foothold. In the present article will be presented an outline of the most important events in the history of this well-known Society from 1875 up to the present.
Tbe Society had met a number of obstacles but had also experienced much en- couragement during its first four years. Nor did its work during the follow- ing years shame the good beginning it had made. It was about this time that the first serious attempts were made at a closer connection between the vari- ous Scandinavian societies. A so-called Convention was formed; statutes were adopted; a banquet was held to complete the unification, and a masked ball
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previous efforts at Scandinavian organization seemed to lack the necessary vitality from the start and such organizations did not last long as a rule.
As to the Norwegian Singing Society, it went on vriLth its every-day tasks for a lAiile, without meeting with any exceptional occurrences. There were dances, concerts, and assistance at concerts. In regard to the matter of assistance, the Norwegian Singing Society has always been generous. Ttma we find that in one year the Society assisted on no less than thirty occa* sions. The Society loved singing and loved to be heard in those early days. The Society perfoimed at weddings, funerals, and on the occasion of a member* s departure for other places. The heart and the hand of a singer is open to those in sorrow and in need. Often the assistance extended was not merely by way of singing but also in a more substantial manner.
In the meanwhile the Society grew and grew; in 1875 the membership had reachi
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smaller net income. Thus, a bazaar in November 1875, brought a net income of about four hundred dollars. On the other hand, the Society needed money not only for current expenses but for many other things in addition, sometimes things which one would hardly expect to pay for. At that time as now, there was a scarcity of first tenors, and it was necessary to tie those who were available, to the Society by bonds more substantial than Just their interest in singing and in music.
In 1878 the Society felt strong enough financially to discontinue the member- ship fee for active singers, and that rule has been in force since then until the present time.
Ihere is one thing one cannot help but notice in those early days — the parade. Off and on processions have, of course, occurred even up to the present days, but in the early period, a procession was considered a necessary appendix to
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the ones who on all occasions had to don the procession- trousers* *nius, in the year 1878, the Singers marched in procession on four occasions during the one month of June*
In the same year the Society held a great picnic in the Chicago Avenue Park. Of course there was a great procession, and best of all, there was a surplus of more than three hundred dollars • Daring this year the Society moved to Ericson's Hall which hitherto had housed Det Norske Selskab (The Norwegian Society) • The latter Society had of late begun to suffer from old age weak- ness. Uie Norwegian Singing Society took over the furniture of the Norwegicm Society and added a piano to the furnishings of the place. • • •
In 1881 the singers ventured into the center of the city and gave a concert at the Central Music Hall. The venture succeeded in every respect. At the Palmer House they serenaded the Norwegian author and poet Bjornstjeme Bjomson.
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tion of his songs.
In the meanwhile the Scandinavian Convention had dissolved and at present there was only the Scandinavian Labor Union besides the Singing Society which made serious attempts at livening the ^'dead bones'* of the Norwegian group. The attempts were not always successful.
In the memorial procession for President Garfield, the Singing Society parti- cipated, sixty-five men strong. The following year the Society gave a concert at the North Side Turner Hall for the benefit of the sufferers in Finmarken, Norway, and had the satisfaction of taking in $375 net. This money together with $25 from the treasury of the Singing Society was sent to the needy in North Norway.
Six Scandinavian societies arranged for a big union picnic. The affair was a
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new life to the Scandinavian Convention.
In 1883 the Norwegian Singing Society held a most successful bazaar from vrtiich a net income of $950 was realized. This added greatly to the courage of the Singers. Ihere had long been talk, off and on, of building a hall for the Society. The large income from the bazaar gave new significance to the talk.
There was,* however, another matter irtiich had taken hold of many of the singers; a great song festival was to be held in Trondhjem, Norway, and the singers would have been happy to have been able to visit the festival city on the oc- casion. Both these plans, however, evaporated. The Scandinavian Convention had also been thinking of building its own hall but the matter was dropped. The Norwegian Singing Society held- a pleasant picnic that year at Willow Springs.
The Society was steadily growing, and it became necessary to hold two business
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The work had become too heavy for the treasurer. The amount in the treasury, in 1884, amounted to ol,600. In 18B6 the amount had prown to $2,500. Every year the library of the Society had been increased; every year the sick-aid fund was made larger. The sick-aid fund was then and is yet a separate institution having its own statutes, officers, and treasury. It has also had, from time to time, its own money-producing affairs solely for the benefit of its treasury.
Having given several concerts in Humboldt Park, the ITorwegians* Singing So- ciety, together with the Nora Lodge, held a Seventeenth of !"ay festival in 1884. Then, in 1885, the Singing Society held a summer excursion to Madison, Wisconsin, where the Society gave a well-attended concert on July 4. Not only did the singers enjoy this tour, but they also brought home with them considerable money for the treasury of the Society.
During this time the Bjorgvin Singing Society had been organized, and in 1885
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ed both at the concert and at a banquet held by the two singing socie- ties a few days after the concert. Another concert was given that year at the North Side Turner Hall for the benefit of **needy Norwegians in Chicago''. The concert netted about two hundred dollars.
At this time a number of years had elapsed since the Society had obtained its first banner, and as the years passed this banner had been exposed to many kinds of hard wear. The ladies of the Society complained that the banner look- ed dilapidated; they did not think much, then, of the fact that the banner in question was the first in the history of the Society, nor of the fact that the same banner had led the way on many a glorious occasion. What they did realize was that the banner was getting old, and like other old things needed to be replaced by something new and fresh. Consequently the Society got a bright new banner. In order to more fully satisfy the ladies, the Society voted itself two silk flags. Now, admitted the ladies, the Society could appear with
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addition, with the new banner and flags, the Society could appropri- ately represent Chicago during its summer excursion to Minneapolis, Minnesota. On the occasion of this excursion the Society paid the members' expenses con- nected with the trip and the stay in Minneapolis. With banners aloft and music in the air the members marched to the depot, and with open arms were re- ceived in I^Iinneapolis, where they gave a concert on July 17. Two days later they gave a concert in St. Paul. They were quite pleased to return safely to their dear ones in Chicago.
The last two years had been favorable to the Norwegian Singing Society, both in financial standing and, especially, in regard to renown. In Chicago mat- ters had come to such a pass that a man was hardly considered a good Norwegian unless he was a member of the Norwegian Singing Society. There was a steady influx of new members; at some meetings as many as fifteen to twenty new mem- bers joined the Society. Not all of these were good, reliable ones, and time
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list, had to take place. In the books one may find dozens of names scratched with the frequently recurring notation in the margin, •♦on account of debf.
Apparently every undertaking by the Norwegian Singing Association was successfxil at this time, and quite naturally, the thought of a hall owned by the Society came to the forefront once more. The matter developed eo far that a building committee was appointed, and one thousand dollars was put aside as the begin- ning of a building fund. Thus far the movement developed, but no further. !nie one thousand dollars was found most convenient to fall back upon at a later date when the Society had reason to say that days were not pleasant.
In 1887 the passive membership had reached one hundred and fifty. Of the money owned by the Society, i^l,700 had been invested in City Water Bonds. Besides there was $1,300 cash in the treasury, and the sick-aid treasury held three to
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through the hands of the treasurer were not inconsiderable. To give an example, during the second half of 1890 the Society had an income of $1,362.46 and expenditures of $1,120.84.
The year 1887 witnessed the first great Scandinavian song festival in Phila- delphia. During the previous year the Norwegian Singing Society had joined this great movement among the Scandinavian singers in the United States. In 1887 the Singing Society gave two concerts for the benefit of two member singers who had taken ill; each of these concerts netted about ^200. After- wards the singers went on their way east to Philadelphia, forty-eight men strong, the Society having appropriated $100 for traveling expenses. Half a year earlier Mr. T. Lammers had joined the Society and it was a matter of course that he was chosen baritone soloist during the song festival.
The Singers will long remember the reception given them in Philadelphia as
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were, of course, the only singers from the v/est; no wonder that they were f!:iven special care.
As a reward for their singing and in token of the esteem in which they were held, the Singers received a drinking horn which even today revives in the men pleasant memories of this tour to the east. So successful was the Phila- delphia song festival in every way that it was decided to hold a similar festival in 1889, this tine in Chicago.
During the latter part of 1887 the ITorv/egian Singing Society had started Sunday concerts and continued these until the summer of 1888. Tliis year saw a chorus of singers one hundred strong, and it was decided to put the brakes on for a while to prevent the chorus from getting unwieldy.
It seemed necessary to gather as much money as possible for the song festival
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order. A pause was made for the celebration at Battery "D" of the United States' Centennial, The Singers Union had been resurrected, and that Society was at the helm during the centennial celebration.
It had been intended to rent the Auditorium for the Song Festival, but this would not be available until November. Battery "D** had to do service, and here the concert was held and later the banquet. Afterward the tour went to Sharpshooters' Park where nature and freedom were enjoyed. This song festi- val had been put over primarily by the Singing Society; later this Society had to suffer for it; the honor of having the leadership in the laffair cost the Singing Society about twelve hundred dollars.
In 1389 Mr. J. V/. Colberg had been the leader of the Norwegian Singing Society for fifteen years. The singers showed their appreciation of his devotion and service to the Society through a valuable present and a joyous banquet.
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Society were at the time '^bosom friends," frequently working together for common ends. They even gave a concert together in Racine; on this oc- casion they enjoyed themselves greatly besides earning some money for their societies.
TSie twentieth anniversary of the organization of the Society was celebrated urith a brilliant banquet. Ihe day after, however, the Singers awakened with acute headaches; there was a deficit of one hundred dollars in their treasury. In 1891 there were one hundred and five active singers in the Society; in 1893 there were one hundred and twenty-two. . . • but there were rarely more than sixty to seventy at rehearsals. There were also about four hundred pas- sive members in the Society. . . •
The various singing societies now began to prepare for the third Song Festival to be held in Minneapolis in 1891. The Norwegian Singing Society managed to
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lars was added froir the main treasurer of the Society, giving the forty-five singers who went to Minneapolis a substantial aid toward their expenses •
On July 16 the singers from the east came to Chicago Tidiere they received the most cordial reception. No doubt there was cheerfulness of a quite noisy kind that evening at Kora Hall^ Seven societies had joined in acting host to the out-of-town singers. The following day the whole crowd, hosts and guests, set out for the Mill City where a total of forty-eight singing so- cieties met.
In 1892 the Singing Society held its most successful bazaar. All the honor- ary members of the Society had been appointed to a committee on arrangements, and the result, j!^1,400 net, showed that the idea was feasible.
The Exposition year, 1893, brought the fourth and last Song Festival; this
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this occasion rented a steamer of their own and later on was con- nected with the meeting at Central Music Hall where the Vikings were present- ed both to the Scandinavian and to the American public.
As to the Song Festival of this year, it was a success from beginning to end. In spite of this the Scandinavian Singers Union of America ceased to exist the following year, and it is not likely that it will ever be resurrected. The Chicago Union expired about the same time. This Union has a sort of an heir in the Norwegian Singers' Union of Chicago, organized last year. . . .
We have now come so close to the present that it is no longer necessary to give a year by year story of the Society. TSie Norwegian Singing Society is known by most of our people. The years following the World's Fair were bad not only for individuals but for societies as well. The Norwegian Singing Society escaped the sad lot that befell so many. Among events worth
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several nations participated and where the Norwegian Singing Society received a fine medal for their rendering of '^Brudefarden i Hardanger*^ (The Bridal Procession in Hardanger) •
This same year the Society moved from Sricson's Hall which had become too small, to Concordia Hall ^rtiich henceforth was named Normania Hall. Here the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Society was celebrated with a most successful banquet.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 18, 1900.
PROFESSOR J. V;. COLBERG^S JUBILEE Director of the Norwegian Singing Society Twenty-Five Years
1899 marked Professor J. V/, Colberg*s twenty-fifth anniversary as director of the Norv;egian Singing Society. For twenty-five years he had wielded the director's baton, during times of sorrow and times of joy; under criticism and acclaim — ever the same, full of energy and initiative. It is probable that most people are not yet aware of the great part LIr. Colberg played in the development of the Society and of the Norwegian group in Chicago. This is not the place for a complete discussion of his services, nor is the present a suitable time for such discussion. This may be said, however, that his work has left a lasting impression in the history of the Norwegian Singing Society. The Society has shown its appreciation of Mr. Colberg in several v/ays, and when he resigned.... a benefit concert in honor of his jubilee was arranged at Wicker Park Hall. This concert did honor both to him and to the Society and will long live pleasantly in the memory of LIr. Colberg.
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Skandinaven (Daily Sdition) , Nov. 4, 1900.
BJORNSON, BULL, AM) COMFAOT
(Editorial)
Many funny things may be found in the Snglish language press in our city about Norwegian societies and Norwegian and Norwegian-American matters^ Last Sunday, however, the Chronicle published an article relative to the thirtieth anniversary of the Norwegian Singing Society which, from the standpoint of humor, surpasses much.... of what has been presented in the line of distorted stories in that and other Chicago newspapers* In the article referred to we are told that "in 1870 ten members of the Scan- dinavian Turner Society came to Chicago. Among these were Ole Bull, Grieg, Selraer, and Bjornson, all of n^om later won great fame. At first it seemed as if their cause was hopeless, but they worked hard, and with the assistance of some of their compatriots they succeeded in organizing the Norwegian Singing Society. ** It would take some search to find a story quite as far from the facts as the above.
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Ole Bull was, at the time, sixty years old and had attained about all the fame he was ever to reach; his name was acclaimed all over the civi- lized world in such a manner that one might have expected the echo of it to have prevented even a Chicago reporter from making a faux pas like that re- ferred to*
Even BJornson, who was twenty- two years younger than Bull, had arrived some- what further in 1870 than to come to Chicago, as a member of the Scandi- navian Turner Society, to organize a singing society. Edward Grieg was born in 1843 and thus in 1870 was still young enough to have been an active turner of a sort, but at the time he was somewhat differently engaged, be- ing the leader of the Philharmonic Society in Christiania, Norway. He had already won a considerable share of that fame which the reporter of the Chronicle is so kind as to accede him. A3 to the fourth "turner, ** John Selmer was in Paris, France in 1870, occvpied v;ith his great ordhestra composition, •'Scene Funebre'.
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Further on in this same remarkable article the author informs us that ''in 1872 the Norwegian Singing" Society serenaded the Swedish Ni^htinfrale, Christian Nelson**. He probably meant Christina Nilsson who, strangely enough, was in Chicago about the time referred to.
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THE II0KZ['SN»3 3IlC>Iirc SOCIETT
The Norsemen's Singing Society was organized on October 30, 1870, and its ^ anniversary was celebrated with a festival last Sunday, r*
Dr. Anders Doe was the principal speaker of the evening. He retailed in o
glowing words the history of the Society since its foundation in 1870. Of ^
those who organized the Society only the following are alive today: A. N. S
Nokleby, Martin Losby, Chr. Tonsberg, Kristian Olson, Halvor Holtan, H. S. ^ Paulsen, John Brostad, Gust Erikson, Charles jebes, Martin Eean, and Louis Johnson.
The Society suffered a severe setback in the great fire, but in 1872 it again became active. In 1874 J. W. Colberg became the di3?ector of the chorus; he f\inctioned for twenty-five years. Last year he was succeeded by Kristian Nilsson.
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The Society organized a "serenade'^ for Ole Bull in 1871 at the Grand Central 5 Hotel. In 1887 it gave its first real song festival. ^
Among the other speakerr. v;e ;vish to mention 0. A. Thorp, who spoke for Ilori'/ay, -r? and Attorney /ilfred Johnson, who spoke for ivmerica. Prof. J. 17. Golberg o spoke on the future of the oocietj'-. Lo
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Tlii'] NOhVnCGLu: aLli2^ JlAiB Enter taiiiiient — Tour to i:orv/a7
The IJorwecian Glee Glub held its I'irst /rionthly entertain -ent for its passive merabers anu their ;.i\es and frieiids at Dost Hall, corner of VJashtenav.' and V/abaasia Avenues. Lore than one hundred people were pre.ent, ana the evening v.as passed pleasantly \.itn vocal nui.ibers by the Glee Glub and conic sonrs oy Harry Dahl.
At the last business i.ieetin;- a con:aittee v;-s selectee to arrange for the in- tended tour to ITorvay in 190^»...The coiiiraittee has stronc' hopes that the tour may be realized. Lany requests for information ha''''^ been received. •. •
The >Ton:e£:iar. Glee Glub if steadily pro,2:re33inc and nov, nas 'aore tnan one hundred me-nbers. Jilntertain.ionts similar to that of last Tuesday evening v;ill be given every fourth Tuesday of every month during: the winter season.
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THE NORV/diaiAN SINGING SCCIETY Thirtieth Anniversary is Celebrated
The Norwegian Singing Society celebrated its thirtieth anniversary, last Sun- day, at Wicker Park Hall with a banquet. Mr. John R. Larsen, an artist, had decorated the Hall most attractively in the Norwegian national colors. Upon one of the long walls the banner of the Singing Society was displayed, with the Norwegian flag on one side and the American flag on the other; /there were/ also paintings of Ole Bull and Edward Grieg. The platform was decorated with palms and flags, also the state emblem of Norway, and other decorations.
Five long tables were set for the guests, decorated with palms and flowers.
The earliest guest arrived at 4 P. M. , and while waiting for the others the Singing Society sang "Sangerhilsen'' (•♦Greeting From The Singers") and ♦♦Nat- tener saa stille'' (•*Q,ulet is the Evening'^). Both numbers received lively y<"^' applause . /^ y r
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At 6 P. M« the orchestra played the "supper inarch" and the chairman of the coinmittee on arrangements, Mr. K» M. Hagland and his wife led the march, and 14p. Hagland also acted as toastmaster.
After the edge had been taken off their hunger, Dr. A. Doe was introduced as the speaker in honor of the occasion. His speech was in part as follov/s:
"In celebrating the thirtieth sinniversary of The Norwegian Singing Society, we are confronted with a section of cultural histoiy of which the Norwegians in this country have every reason to be proud. At the time when the Norweg- ian Singing Society was started, conditions v/ere quite different and far more difficult than at present. The early members were young, poor boys, who had imigrated to America from Norway for the purpose of making a living here^ but who were willing to spend their spare time in promoting the Norwegian song movement. Of the earliest members, we still find alive and among us Messrs. Martin Losby, Nokleby, Tunsberg, and Olsen. There are also a few members living who joined during the first few years.
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"The Society got its first real start at a fair which was held in 1872, and at which the net earnings amounted to about $400. The voices at the time were none too good, and there was always the money difficulty. A tenor had to be hired, and the pay was fifty cents per hour. The practice hall was^at the Kolamina (Coal Mne) on Green Street — a remarkable place — ^which at various times had been a chapel, a saloon, a song hall, and a furniture warehouse. It was finally torn down.
"The first director of the Singing Society was Mr. ^. Sj[/ Lindtner who came here from Stavanger, Norway. He was a man who took great interest in the Society, and his name is still remembered with veneration by all who knew him.
"After llr. Lindtner's departure for San Francisco, where he is still living, Mr. Larsen was elected director, and v^en he left, Ivlr. Uhe became his suc- cessor. In 1874 yhr. J. V/. Colberg became the director of the Society, and under his leadership the Society became a prominent factor in the Scandinavian. --^
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world of music as v/ell as in its social life* After tv/enty-five years* activity as director, Llr, Golberg withdrev/ and v/as follov/ed by the present director, lar. Christian ICilsen, who has proven a v/orthy successor to him.
"From the very beginning the members of the Norwegian Singing Society have evidenced great v/illingness to sacrifice for the cause for v/hich they have been working. At one tiine the Society had several thousand dollars in the treasury, most of which v/as donated to pay the deficit incurred by the first Scandinavian song festival in Chicago. Interest has been steadily increasing; it is possible that at one time there v^rere a larger number of active members in the Society tlian nov/, but not because of any present waning interest. The financial depression under v/hich we are laboring has, of course, had some influence upon the activities of our people, but the chorus of the Society v/as never any larger or better than today.
"The lloi^'/egian Singing Society, as we find it today, is a living proof of the
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achievements made possible through love for a cause supported by unyielding persistence, by common sense, and by willingness to sacrifice.
**Some day the Nonvegian Singing Society may expire; v/e are living in a period of transition, 'yflien our children or chi3dren*s children have passed away, when the language of the great country in which we live has become the language of our descendants, then will the history of the Norv/egian Singing Society have reached its last page. But by that time the mission of the Society will have been fulfilled. The Norv/egian Singing Society has transplanted the haunting melodies of the Norwegian dales as well as Norwegian music to the soil of America. It has awakened and maintained in our people the love of music; it has aided mightily in developing cultured and educated citizens for our new homeland. For these reasons the Society has been of the very greatest significance."
Attorney A. T. Johnson spoke in honor of America. He mentioned what the old Norwegian settlers had done for their adopted country; as law-abiding citizens
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they had ever been in the forefront in the endeavor to promote the country *s interests in eveiy respect.
The singers presented '*Norges Beds te" (Norway* s Foremost"), after which the oldest Norwegian settler present at the celebration, Ivir. P. M. Balken, gave an unusually interesting speech on the topic, "The Growing Generation".
Professor J. V/. Colberg, forraer director of the Singing Society for twenty- five years, spoke in praise of the Society. His speech was received with great enthusiasum.
This very successful anniversary celebration will long live in the memory of the participants.
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The Norwegians* Singing Society is celebrating its thirtieth anniyersary today. There are probably not many societies which manage to liTe as long ^ and at the same time maintain such Titality as this Society* The fact that ^ the Society has retained such Titality after so many years is a testinonial p to the power of united effort for a noble purpose. A generation ago the Norwegians* Singixig Society first stood forth in the ligjht of day; it has had a generation-long struggle against adyerse conditions , yet, today , as thirty years ago, the Society is working with the same youthful enthusiasm, with c the same youthful hope* This fact is rich in promise for the future. It is to be hoped that the work of the founders for the development of the Society will be rewarded and their dearest wishes fulfilled.
When on some future day the history of the Norwegian-American culture is written, it will be necessary, as far as the cities are concerned, to turn
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IV to the history of the yarlous sooletles for material* For Just as churches and priests are the ties idilch hold the people In the rural
districts together, so the societies are the uniting link among us In the cities • When such a history Is written. It Is probable that the place ac- corded the Norwegians* Singing Society In the development, will be more Important than Is belleyed today.
Turning our gaze bacloiard oTer these thirty years, we find a fine example of the cultural history of the Norwegian Immigrants* The Immigrants, arriving In America, were poor and lonely* In their need they joined hands, and idiat was more natural than for them to form a singing society* The organization of a singing society was, so to speak, a national undertaking, springing from the love of the people for the music of their old homeland and for the great composers there* Singing, they forgot their troubles and that that they were alone in a strange land ; they dreamt they wexe once more back among the mountain regions of Norway*
These pioneers in the field of singing had no thought of doing anything great —
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IV probably most of them were thinking of themsalTes, hardly dreaming that thla Idea of theirs, bom of need, nurtured under struggles,
ivas to strike roots and spread all over the counts^, and remain virile for decades • But that was what happened* The Norwegians* Singing Society holds the honor of having maintained Itself throughout all these years; In addition ^ the Society has children and children's children In cities and countrysides, ^ singing societies organized by mea lAio prcTlously were members of the Nor- ^^ wegians* Singing Society* It has even been claimed, and probably with good r^ reason, that the Society is the parent of all the present singing societies ^ among the Norwegians in America* o
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The books of the Society show that the membership has totaled approximately S one thousand people during the years of its existence* ^
The Society has held about twenty bazaars and forty independent concerts; in addition it has assisted at about ten times as many affairs*
It would seem, therefore, quite proper to present a brief summary of the his-
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IV tory of the Society. A Mstorio sketchy as inentioned above ^ will also show the readers of the paper that the work upon which the
Society can look back has not always been '^Just fun^^i for on loany occasions the Society assumed heavy obligations for the purpose of alleviating need, both private and public, and also did their share when the question arose of caxrying to victoxy some national cause which might otherwise have been lost*
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IV ne88 meeting was held on August 30, 1870*
In tbe same year, Ur. E« S. Lindtner oame to Chioago, a lively and gay young man, a '^Norwegian Norseman from Norway** as he put it, filled with enthusiasm for everything Norwegian, and eager to prove himself a worthy Norwegian* ^
On October 30, the Scandinavian Labor Union invited the singers to join the p Union* !rhe invitation was declined, however, and the motion of Ur. Lindtner ^ to steer the course of the singers under the name '*The Norwegian^ Singing ^ Society**, was accepted. This did not mean, however, that only Norwegians could be accepted as members of the Society* Any Scandinavian of good repute was equally welcome*
The first hall of the Society was at 204 Oesplaines Street; later Aurora Turner Hall was rented by the singers*
The Scandinavian Labor Union again tried to induce the young Singing Society
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strong, although It was often sorely tried during those first years* This desire for Independence did not prevent the Norwegians* Singing Society from combining with the Swedish singing society **Freya**, and a common board of directors was elected for the two societies, and regular rehearsals were held* Within this co-operatiye setting, each society preserved its own Independence, however; the union was only to attain greater results and at the same time ward off, (iaring the period of youth, such diseases as frequently attack societies during their early years* The co-operative undertaking did not last, however; after a couple of co-operative concerts, L the relationship became less cordial* In the meanMiile the Norwegians* Sing- ing Society had given its first assistance in connection with a church concert for the benefit of the church of Reverend Eroghnass, and had held its first picnic at Lyons* Grove*
At this time, Christina Nelson came to Chicago on her first visit and gave her concerts here on June 14 and 16* The Swedes tried to arrange a reception in honor of the prima donna, but *Treya** was too weak to accomplish anythixig
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IV by Itself and It felt oompelled to appeal to the Noirwegiana* Singing Society for assistance. For a while It appeared that co- operation would be Impossible; each society wanted Its own Instructor to direct the program. At a Joint meeting of the two societies, fist fighting among some of the members was preyented with difficulty* The call for a ▼ote saved the situation, howeyer* Several of the Swedes voted for Mr* Llndtner, and he was elected. '*Freya*s*' Instructor at the time was Professor Svendson. The concert was given at Germanla Hall only a few months before the fire.
The Norwegian Dramatic Society had, In the meantime, celebrated the Seven- teenth of May with a festival and play, and the Norwegians* Singing Society had assisted and won great applause. Encouraged by this, the Society decided to give a program In October. This concert was never given, however; the Chicago fire made everything topsy-turvy, and nearly killed the young Sing- ing Society. Many of the members left Chicago, and those vdio ronalned did not have courage enough to continue rehearsals with the depleted membership* A special meeting was held at the home of the Instructor, and at this meeting
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IV it was decided to maintain the Society in name only, for a while, with no rehearsals and no membership fees* After one month, the
Society started its activities once more, however, and since its rooms in Aurora Tomer Hall had been rented, a rehearsal hall was found at the school on Kay Street*
The Society took courage as the rehearsals went on; a program and a concert ^
were decided on, and assistance was given on Christmas day at a children* s r;
festival at the Church of Our Savior ^orwegia^* The rehearsals were now -o
held at a hall on the comer of Union Avenue and Indiana Street, and the o
singers met for practice regularly, twice a week* L^
A concert had been decided upon in honor of Ole Bull, lAio was in the city, to be held on March 7, but a blizzard kept most of the singers at heme, and instead of a concert, Ole Bull received an apology presented by three of the singers*
The concert was given on March 9, and it may be of Interest to know the type
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IV of Bangs presented; they were as follows:
1. Vandringslysten (The Desire to Travel)
2# Elara Stjema (0, Bright Star)
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4« Hvi Skal Du Fjerran Vax^ (Why Stay Away) ^
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6. Freaad med Lystig Sang (Forward with Lively Songs) ^
7. Brodra Horen Ni Signalen (Brethren, do You Hear the Signal) '^ 8* Host en er Kommen (The Fall is Here) ^^ 9. Alpesangen (The Song of the Alps)
The net income from this concert was |100«09«
For a few weeks the Society moved from hall to hall like a group of nomads. Of course, there was not as much baggage to move in those days as in later years* Finally, a more permanent resting place was found in the familiar Aurora Hall.
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IV In April, 1872 a sick benefit society was organized for the members of tlie Singing Society* This benefit society Is still active and
Is probably the strongest of Its kind among the Scandinavian societies. Singers are rarely 111* At the same time a library was started, which now comprises many hundreds of volumes*
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On Thursday, April 18, 1872, the concert for Ole Bull, which once before had been attempted, was given. This was an event which the older singers still remember with pride. The Scandinavian Music Society Joined In this greeting to the great violinist. Headed by Norwegian and American flags, g the singers marched to Grand Central Hotel, vAiere Ole Bull was staying, while ^ the lights from the candles threw a fantastic gleam over the mass of ctirlous ^ people idio were covered by almost a Norwegian snowfall irtilch laid Its idilte D^ crystals over the singers.
Mr. Bull had Just returned from a concert on the South Side, and as the band played ''Sonner af Norge** (Sons of Norway) and the Singing Society sang '^Ja, rl elsker** (Yes, We Love), one felt as If Norway Itself had come to
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IV salute this famous Norwegian. The latter was deeply moTed and de- clared tliat it was the loTeliest greeting he could possibly have
had* Everybody was invited into the hotels and««« •unforgettable hours
were passed with the famous violinist* Mr« Lindtner was invited to return
the following day, and Mr* Bull then showed his appreciation of the concert ^
by presenting each of the participating societies with fifty dollars* The
Norwegians* Singing Society used the money to add to its book collection*
In April of the same year the Society began preparations for the celebra- tion of the one-thousandth anniversairy of Norway as a nation* This was an undertaking which will not be forgotten among the Norwegians in America , and to the Norwegians* Singing Society is due the full credit and honor for this celebration^ not only because the idea originated with the Society^ but also because 9 in spite of opposition from every side, the Society went ahead and made the celebration a success* Even if this were its only accom- plishment, the Singing Society would have created for itself a lasting monument through its leadership in connection with this celebration* With a willingness worthy of the cause, the $125 lAiich the Society had in its
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addition, |100 was borrowed to buy some new Norwegian and American flags. Aid was sou£^t from other Norwegian societies, but all of them de- clined; even *^ora**, the oldest Norwegian lodge refused to help. In spite ^ of this, the Singing Society went on with its preparations. The singers ^ even drew on their private savings, lending the money to the Society. It F was a national xindertaking and it was felt that success must be achieved <^ regardless of the cost. The undertaking did succeed as probably no other ^ undertaking among Norwegians in America, has«
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Those who did not dare to take the risk involved in the preparations, were now eager to join in the festivities. With banners and flags, all the other societies assembled outside the Norwegian Hall on North Peoria Street, on the morning of July 18. The singers had already arrived, and lAien the chair- man of the committee on arrangements. Reverend Pettersen, invited them to enter, they marched into the Hall lAere a group of ladies dressed in vdiite received them and presented the Singing Society with a beautiful silk banner.
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hration had opened in Chicago. The celebration was most successful, and ^ all the Norwegians were justly proud of it*
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As one may imagine, this undertaking brought the Singing Society many advantages* Its name became known beyond the Scandinavian groups, and now there was a steady influx of new members* Ttte financial condition was much iiiq[>roTed despite the heavy expenses* In the beginning of 1874, Mr* Lindtner went to California and the Society thus lost their able instructor and eager and energetic friend* It was largely due to him that the Society weathered the storms of its first three years so well*
Following Mr* Lindtner* s departure, the Singing Society had for its instructor, first Mr* Larsen and then Mr* Uhe* These two men remained only a few months, and thaoi Professor J* W* Colberg came to fill the position which he has ably held for twenty-five years*
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I.3^S. AI^TONIE I^SYER'S CONCERT
Mrs. Antonie Meyer* s concert held on Friday at ^''icker Park Hall v/as fairly well attender^. One-half of the income is going to the Norv/egian Orphanage, and it vrould not have hurt if the attendance had been greater, so that a larger amount of money might have accrued to the Orphanage.
Several of ?!rs. Meyer* s many pupils participated in the concert — some of them children of but nine years of age; also the Srato Glee Club, under the direction of Nels Holter, sang several numbers and had to give a number of encores.
Mr. Thin played a couple of violin solos, accompanied by Mrs. Meyer and received well-deserved applause. Mrs. Meyer played Mendelssohn *s "Wedding March'' with great finesse and was presented with a large bouquet of flowers. The last number on the program was the ''Saeterjentens Sondag" (Sunday of the Dairy Maid), sung by Miss Elise Young dressed in Norwegian national garb. She Tvas called on for an encore and this v/as given under Bengal lights, a beautiful
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sight. At this concert, as on earlier occasions, Itlrs. iieyer proved that she was capable not only of presenting her many students, but she also • showed that they have learned to play quite difficult pieces on the piano.
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CHURCH CONCERT
The Yo\mg Ladies Society of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Our Savior gave a most successful church concert at the Church, comer of May and Erie Streets, last Wednesday evening. The attendance was large, although the big church auditorium was not completely filled.
The attractive program opened with a comet solo, by i.j?. M. Pedersen, *Ti/ly Old Kentucky Home*^; this number as well as the concluding number, "Remembrance of Norway" was played with that sureness ever evidenced by Mr. Pedersen when playing the cornet.
Mr. Bnano Hess sang the baritone solos "Songs My Mother Taught Me", "Gamla Mor" ("Mj'- Old Mother"), and "It*s Enoxigh", and received much praise.
Miss Anna H. Olsen gave a piano solo; she proved a master on her chosen instrument.
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l!r. Eupene Skaaden played numbers by Grieg, Seeboeck, and Chopin v/ith great success. He also accompanied I/.essrs. Pedersen and Hess.
Mr. George Bass, violinist, played two numbers by Mendelssobm v/ith his usual ability, accompanied by Kir. Charles Green.
Besides these various artists the audience also had the pleasure of listening to Miss Grace Nelson v/hose beautiful soprano voice is well known in Chicago; she has appeared on niimerous occasions on the South Side.
The concert v/as a success in every way. The audience had been requested not to applaud, since the concert was given in the church.
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THE NORWEGIAN SINGING ASSOCIATION
The first anniversazy of the Norwegian Singing Association was celebrated last Sunday evening at Schoenhofen*s Hall. More than one hundred singers were present. While waiting for some laggards » the Singing Association, under the leadership of Director Smil Bjom rendered a number of songs. An hour after the api)ointed time the throng gathered around the tables for their feast, to the music of the band and the singing of "Ja, vi elsker."
Tice-president Theodor Ebert was the toastmaster and the first speciker. He reminded those present that the Singing Association had been organized one year ago and that the number of members to the four singing societies of which the Association consists has been on the increase. The Association had been started without any money in the treasury, and now after one yearns existence there is not only money in the treasury but more money due the treasury.
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The Norwegian singers are the core of the Norwegian population in Chicago, the speaker said; the Association had its annual meeting last Saturday, he added, and at that meeting a new board of directors was elected^ He con- cluded his speech by thanking the members of the retiring board of direct- ors for their able and faithful services*
A letter from the president of the Association, Dr# !• Warloe, iirtio is in Trondhjem, Norway, at present, was read and the toastmaster stated that the board of directors had today replied to the letter by telegraph*
Mr* Birger Osland had promised to act as the speaker of the da^, but was kept absent through illness, however, and Senator Niels Juul Jpane/ was re- quested to undertake the task* He readily complied, and expressed his pleasure at being with the singers* We do not love America less because we come together occasionally to call to mind again the Norwegian language and cultivate singing and music* The people of the North have given valuable service in building up this country; yet ite will ever remember the country
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where our cradle stood. He concluded with a toast for the Norwegian Singing Association. The veteran singer, Professor J. W. Colberg, was the next speak- er. He expressed his thanks for the honor shown him in that he had been specially invited to the anniversary social; he also thanked the singers for the interest they had shown in the development of Norwegian singing in Chicago.
The instructor of the Norwegian Singing Society, Mr. Christian Nilsen, was called on to make a speech, but he declined. Mr. Emil Bjom expressed the thanks from the iVssociation to the delegates; he also thanked the singers for their splendid co-operation during the past year and concluded with words of praise for the veteran song leaders Messrs. Colberg, Nilsen and Svenson.
The new president of the Singing dissociation, Mr. E. J. Johnson, expressed his satisfaction at the haimony prevailing among the singers vfliether engaged in serious tasks or in social activity and pleasure. Mr. Ingolf Erdahl spoke in remembrance of the past president of the Association, Dr. T. Warloe, who had moved to Norway. Last Saturday Dr. V/arloe was elected honorary member of the Singing dissociation. Mr. Julius Jaeger spoke in honor of the Norwegian
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Glee Club, wishing success for its endeavor to gather means for a tour to Norway in 1902, Mr. Henry Dahl rendered some humorous songs, and Messrs. Alex Anderson, Arent Lee, and others gave brief humorous speeches.
After supper, the Singing Society Bjorgvin sang Finland* s national hymn and other songs. Then the Glee Club and the Norwegian Singing Society gave some numbers. The pleasant social concluded about midnight.
Saturday evening the Norwegian Singing Association held its annual meeting at Sehoenhofen^s Hall. Ur. E. J. Johnson of the Noiwegian Singing Society was elected president, Mr. Axel E. Jensen of the Norwegiem Glee Club vice- president; Mr. K. Khudsen of Bjorgvin Singing Society secretary; Mr. C. F. Amet of the Norwegian Quartet Club treasurer.
Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Sept. 25, 1900.
EXCUKSION TO ST. JOSEPH, laciiia-u.'
The excursion to St. Joseph, which v/as undertaken by steamer last Sunday, had been very v/idely advertised. Part of the income from the excursion v/as to CO to the Norwecian Glee Club, and it was expected that the number of excursioners would be large. Contrary to expectations, hov/ever, there were hardly more than one hundred passengers. Probably the public vras deterred by the lateness in the season. At nine o'clock the steainer left from Graham Morton's v/harf with the excursionists on board. It was the steamer Mary which had been rented, and it v/as decorated v/ith flags and pennants. Of course, the llonvegian flag was v/afting from the foremast. Passing down the river, the Northern Lirht band played, and the Glee Club gave vocal numbers.
Wie weather was excellent, Lake Michigan lay mirror like, not a breath of v/ind the whole day. The steamer arrived at St. Joseph at 2 P. M. and the excursionists paraded to Lake View Hotel where an elegant dinner v/as served After the dinner, three street cars were at hand to take the guests throu
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the tov/n to Benton Harbor and further on to Orchard Park where the part^ enjoyed itself for several hours by sincinc music, and dancing. Hany luichi^an people joined in the fun and the afternoon passed very quickly and plec^santly. At 8 P. i:. the street cars were at hand once more, this time to brine "t^e excursionists back to the steainer*
Speeches were made both on board the ship and in the park. On the home- voyage there was dancing on board the ship. At 2 A. I.:., Ivlonday the party arrived in Chicaro a^^ain, and the a^^reement was univers?.l that the excursion had been a {^rand success.
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THE GIEE CnJB PICNIC
The basket picnic of the Norwegian Glee Club brought many people both members and friends, out to Forrest Glen, Jefferson, last Sunday. The long walk from the streetcar line to the picnic grove probably caused many to stay at home ivho otherwise would have been present.
Those present had lots of fun in this beautiful grove; there was no lack of singing and other kinds of enjoyment. Hie guests returned to Jefferson early enough to escape the heavy rain which started about eight o'clock.
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Skandinaven (Daily Jdition) , July 29, 1900.
TILJ ITOn'.'ijGLJJ OL^ CLUB III IIII3CLDT TSJ^Z Concert fron the Boats on the Lacoons Ibst Successful
Jxt the invitation of llr. Youn^c., superintendent of boats in Iluiriboldt Park, the ITor.vecian Glee Club gave a concert in Ilui.iboldt Park lagoon last Thurs- day evening. Jitht boats v;ere put at the disposal of the sincers. .'ill the active sin^^rs net at tiie hall of the Club at 7:30 P. L« and v/ent in procession to the Park. A lar/r-e crov;d was present. Ilr. Youn^ told a re- porter for the okandinavon that at least si:: thousand -oeoiDle v/ere "oresent^^r most of them cane to hear the singers. Conv3rs:.tion in the IIorr-o.Gian and7^.^.,ji ^| IJanish lanf::uar:es could be heard in all ::;ections of the Park. vo '*'"^*a*|
xlie Glee Club sane the follov/inG nunhors: *'IIaar Tjordene Blaaner" (:Jhen the Fjord Reflects Blue), '^To l^ Count -^^r'-, ''Fatlier Borg-', "Oin.'^ers Hospect'% ^'Rosebud Fair^% "Ja, 7i .-asker" (Yes, i.e Love), 'njys Soiled 7i en Bolblank Tine'- (Just IIov: .e -.nded an hours* Jail in Sunlisht), and ''Skjon or Bu ITat" (Bair You Are, IIi>.:ht), Tlie first nunbur 'i7as sunc at the boat hou.e, and
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after that the sin{;ers ro.od out upon the \/ iters, nov; stOi)pinc to sine, nov/ rov7inc ac;:ain until they had reached the new pavillion; tlien they re- turned to the boat house,
-.t 10 r\ L'. the sinf-ers v.ent to their hall, corner of ..abansla and './ashtonaw -i.vonues, '.;hcre the ladies of the dlub had Gathered, bringing refreshment s. The president of the Club, I'x. i^'iail Jensen, expressed the tlianl:s of the Club to the ladies for tlie interest tl\e latter had displayed on so many occasions in the undertaking's of the Club, He also expressed thanks to Ilr. Younn for giving the sin^-crs this chance in the Park.
Tlie Qloe Club tlien sane several numbers and I.lr. Harry Dahl rendered tv/o hunoristic son,:;s. -tfter the luncheon, dancing coLipleted the activities of the evo-ning.
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THE NORWEGIAN GLEE CLUB AT HDMBOLDT PARK
The Norwegian Glee Club, through its treasurer, has received from the board of directors of Humboldt Park an offer of free boats on the lagoon next Thursday evening if, in return, the Club will sing while on the lagoon. The Club has decided to accept the offer and expects to be able to arrange for a really attractive program for the improvised concert from the boats. The concert will start at eight o'clock and continue until late in the evening.
The Glee Club has become revived of late, as it were, after having been in a semicomatose condition for a while* The fact that the Club has been able to repay a considerable debt, contracted long ago, testifies to this revival. In addition, it has a considerable sum in its treasury. The present officers of the Club are: president, Mr. Axel Jensen; secretary, John Neergaard; treasurer, John Frogg.
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TiiE ":Gir.7 :giai.^ singino association holds picnic
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The picnic proceeded according to announcement and v/as a success in every way....«3 Already at noontime, a number of people hac gathered; more came during the t— afternoon, but it was not until about six o'clock that the large crov/ds ^
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President T. Ibert of the Association welcomed the people warmly, and Attorney Alfred T. Johnson spoke in honor of .^erica. His_speech v;as enthusiastic and v;as receivea v/ith applause. Senator Niels Juul /Danish/ spoke in a humoristic vein and, as always, was warmly applauded^
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As to the remaining numbers on the program, the rendition of the son^, "I'indets Bagen'' (Toast to the Past), by performers in vikin'^; costumes, made a special impression. The performance was most attractive, though the illusion suffered somewhat from the gaiety evoked through the sight of acquaintances dressed in helmet and armor, especially in consideration of the terrific heat. Those not participating in the performance could not help feeling strong sympathy with the unfortunates who were loaded down with armor, including x^igs and other heavy articles of clothing.
The black magicians were watched with great jubilation as they engaged in a
competitive eating contest, each from his end of a long sausage The tv/o
sausage-eaters did their v;ork faithfully, and ^Ir. Birger Osland, under whose v/atch the exhibition v/as performed, had to keep an eye on the two to prevent them from attacking each other after the sausage-eating was over. Later on there was a sports exhibition, vaudeville, and dancing in the lar^e dance pavilion. ...until late in the evening.
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Skandinaven (Daily Sdition), July 15, 1900.
THE KORTiiaiM SIKailTG AS:-:CCIATI0N HOLDS PICNIC Today the Singers Meet at ^Im Tree Grove
The committee on arrangements for the picnic held its last meeting on Friday, and if one may judge from the reports of the various subcommittees, the beautiful and large Elm Tree Grove will not be too large today. This occasion will be one at which the Norwegian population in Chicago, adults and children, young and old, come together to have fun and to give their support to the singing societies which on all occasions have been willing to lend a helping hand.
On the other hand one needs to remember that the program is of a type which the Norwegians in Chicago rarely have_had the chance to enjoy. Among the speakers may be mentioned Senator Niels Juul /Danish/, ^5r. .ilfred T. Johnson, and ¥x. G. Kat- zanberger. Good Norwegian music, chorus singing, and turner exhibitions consti- tute th? seriour> part of the program.
The two world -rejiovmed black magicians, Cwahowa from Zulu and Tootai from Guinea,
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are to compete in sausage eating. Each is to start at his end of the sausage, then they eat in their fiery way until they meet somewhere in the neighborhood of the laiddle; and in order that they may not eat each other when their mouths meet at the middle of the sausage, two v/atchers have been appointed to prevent possible cannibalism.
After this the beautiful song niindets Bager*' (Toast To The Past) will be sung, the singers dressed as vil-cings. A number of comic songs will also be sxing. Then there will be various kinds of races with prizes distributed. There is every reason why the Norwegians will turn out in large numbers.
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Cksoiuinaveu (Daily ^Iclition), Jul^^ 11, 1900.
TH3 ::0K -^01^^ L^INGING .iS: GOI..TIOTT
The Korv;e, iaii Jinj-ins -:i.S55Cciation ru d a dress rehearsrl at Schoenhofen's Hal last iv.cndav eveninc* —1 -ost all the me:nbei'S v.ere preoent, there bei"!:^: nearly one hundred 5inc:e:'S -X the rehearsal, :-.nd as a result, the in^tiuctor, llr. Si.iil BjorHjVao v.ry \.ell satisfied, I'ot oaly the nu.ibers to be nunc curing the .':iidsu.:jiier festival at EL:i Prrk Grove v.ere stuc.ied but also several others of the be:^t LOa;:s on the ..si^ociation^s re^^ertoire \.ere rehearsed.
The pre::.ident of ^he _^scociation, i-jr. T. ■j]bert, i.s well as .jc* Burger Osland and :.x» 3C..dl £jorn^s;o!ce ei.thusiac..tic: lly to the cingers. ^Subsequently, the ;ae...ber£ icarched in ^rocestaan about the Hall, sin.::int^ "Ja, \i cl^kor^' (ITas, v.e love).
The singers have acquired ne\. ;.hite caps v.ith vhite viaora ..ixd cjhin straps, and all those \.ho h.-ve the sin^jers syiibol — the lyre — v.tre requested to attach this syi.ibol to the fr^^^nt of their ca^:^.
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The committee on arrangements announced that everything is in order for the festival, and expressed the hope that everybody would strive to make the in tended festival known to as many as possible, so that Elm Tree Grove may become the gathering place for all Norwegians in Chicago on Sunday*
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THE NORV/:i:aiM SINSING SOCIETY ^ .' '(b^
The Nor^vegian Singing Society held /a meeting for the/ installation of its new board of directors last Friday evening. After the business meeting, refreshments were served. Many vocal numbers were given by the /members of the/ Society.
The members were reminded that the Nor^«7egian Singing Association is to hold a picnic at ^Im Tree Grove on Sunday, July 15; also that the Nor^^egian Singing Society will hold a picnic for members and their friends at Pregler's Grove, Sunday, August 5,
The Norwegian Singing Society has e-:isted for nearly thirty years, and it main- tains its position as one of the most vigorous Norwegian societies in America. It is the intention to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Society next fall with a banquet.
There will not be any protracted vacation for the members of the Society this
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y^^^r Practice has already begun for the annxxal concert to be held at Wicker
Park Hall on November 18.
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BJCRGVIi: SII^GII^G SOCIETY HOLDS SOCIAL
The Singing Society hjorgvin held a social last Jaturday at ochoenhofen's Hall, in honor of the ladies v/ho assisted at the last concert of the Society, About one hundred people were present. Four lone^ tables, bulging with food, had been arranged by x..r» ^uiton I.ass.
After an hour of dancing in the smaller hall. Professors J, V/. Golberg and Alfred Paulsen played llor-.vegian folk melodies, while the chairman of the committee on arrangem.ents, L:r. Ingolf jirdahl, led the march to the tables. The chaiinan xvelcomed those present, after v/hich the president of the Society, Lr. Alexander .-.nderson, spoke in Draise of the ladies, thanking them for their assistance in the past and expres.sing the hope that, when needed in the future, they would prove as willing to help as they had been in the past
The president of the IJorv/egian ringing Society, Lr. C, Bergersen, made a speech in honor of the ringing Society i jorgvin; Dr. Bayesen and Lr. r, £rikson spoke
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in honor of the ladies. I.r. !• H. Steensohn brought greetings from Professor Elberg of Racine, 'Wisconsin, the former singing instructor of the Bjorgvin. I.'r. Robert ..elson appealed to the membership of the Bjorgvin for many socials like this one, and L.r. Julius Jager thanked the concert committee for the viovk it had accomplished. In conclusion, the mixed chorus under the direction of Professor /Tohn 'lJ ov/enson sang '^Before the Cloister of the South'^
Then the tables were removed and d'-ncing continued. Between dances the Bjorgvin gave several vocal selections. The social v;as a success from every Doint of viev/.
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A Norwegian concert :;as given last oiinday afternoon and evening at Humboldt Park House. The audience v;as large and the pro^raiii excellent. Lr. 1;I. Pedersen v/as in charge of the program, and a number of works of Kor;vegian composers ;vere rrenented, such as "V/edding llarch," oy jiCmil iijorn; "!,iarch", oy H. Thinn; "Turner March," by .idolf Hansen; "Norway Home J^choes," by J. lU Hold; "Nor.vegian Peasant Life," by Hoist; "Potpourri" (lTor;;egian Llarch), by .-J-fred Paulsen; "American Llilitary March," oy I.:, Pedersen.
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Skandinaven (Daily Jldition) , Apr. 30, 1900.
SETaKG SOCIETY IUR!.:O^Ty HlfTnlRTAINS
The Singing Society, Harmony, had a full house last Saturday evening for its musical and drarnatic entertainj.ient.
The Singing Society, Har.ilet , of Racine, Wisconsin was represented by thirty active singers. Under the leadership of their director, IJr. T. Elberg, they gave several numbers '.7ith great success. Similarly the joint choruses of the Plamlet and the Harmony Societies reaped great ap- plause and had to give several encores.
As a closing number of the program a' corr.edy ''When ?/e Living Ones Fall Asleep," was presented. The comedy was v;ell presented and v/as very funny. The evening entertaimr.ent closed v/ith dancing, and the enter- tainment was declared a great success by those present.
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MATHEW PEDEI^EN'S CCKGSRt
Mathew Pedersen's jubilee concert at Schoenhofen^s Hall last Sunday evening was xvell attended and a source of musical enjoyment far above the ordinary.
The first number on the program, "Leif Erikson*s Larch" written by l^athew Federsen, and presented by an orchestra of thirty men, aroused enthusiasm; it was follov/ed by Soderman*s eternal "Swedish IVedding Larch"; Lumby^s "Dream Phantasies"; G. lleyerbeer^s "Candle Dance". The public applauded each of these numbers, and during the presentation of the next piece, "Memories from Norway," the public did not v/ait with its applause until the numbers had been played, but lively applause v/as heard while the play- ing went on. This, by the way, should not be done, since the applause v/ill drown the less strenuous of the tones from the instruments. The "Memories from Norway" had been arranged by L!r. Pedersen and he himself
played the cornet solo !.lr. Pedersen plays the cornet with masterly
pov/er. Under the leadership of Mr. Pedersen, the Viking Marine Band
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played "United States Llilitary March *^; the difficult phantasies of Norwegian folk melodies were played by the band in a manner that gave clear evidence of the splendid progress made by this yoxing band under its able director.
Miss Sleonora Olsen sang "Synove^s Song" with beautiful effect, and, being recalled again and again, she sang as an encore "Sigrid's Song" from "To the Saeter".
The Norwegian Glee Club rendered with fine effect a serenade by 0. V/. Rechter under the direction of Ur. John Dahl.
A young violinist, George Bass, gave a violin solo from Llendelssohn. He showed ability as a player indicating that he may become a great violinist. The Chicago Trombone Q,uartet played Wagner *s ^Tilgrims* Chorus" from "Tannhaeuser". The presentation received much applause.
As the final number, the orchestra played I^dv/ard Grieg *s "Peer Gynt Suite,
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No. 1," and this fonaed a v/orthy conclusion to the very successful concert.
At the beginning of part tvro of the concert, Lr. Olav Boehiner gave a poetic speech on the theme "Lusic," and ended by extending his thanks to Lr. Mathev/ Pedersen for his services to music in Chicago during the past twenty years .
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The concert at St. Paul's Church, North Avenue and Leavitt Street, last Londay evening, was v/ell attended when one consiuers the incleinent v/eather of that eveninf^. The concert was given by the ladies of Norumbega; the church vms aecorated v/ith plants around the platfom.
The program opened v/ith an organ piece by ^ugene okaaden, after which the choir gave a beautiful and appealing nui;iber. Violinist Frank Winters played two beautiful selections after v/hich .j?. J, xllexander Bing sang "Fear Ye Not, 0 Israeli'^ i/T. Bing provec to be in possession of a ver^?- attractive tenor voice, Ixs* Olive Rolston, soprano, and Lliss i^'ora Olson, contralto, sang beautifully, as usual, and the whole concert v/as a credit to the i>iorur;ibega Ladies. I.liss G-race ITelson was to have sung at the concert but, unfortunately, she had been taken ill and thus was unable to appear.
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THE BJORGVIN CONCERT
The Norwegian colony had the pleasure of hearing another excellent concert last night. The prograra presented by Bjorgvin follows:
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1. a) "Festival March" Emil Bjorn p:
b) "National Dance No. 2" Grieg ^
Orchestra directed by Eiail Bjorn ^
2. a) "The Song of Night" Gurlitt ^~-
Baritone Solo by P. Sriksen '^
b) Melody Alfred Paulsen r^
Bjorgvin Singing Society, directed by J. L. Swenson
3. a) "Love" Borck
b) "La Miniature' Vanderpool
c) Norwegian Folk Song
Miss Eleanora Olsen
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4. a) ♦♦Spring Sonc" Pinsuti
b) "The Song of the Triton" Molley
Bjorgvin Mixed Chorus
5. "Sweetheart" Hawley
V/illiani Keniy Thompson
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7. Duet, "I Would That My Love" Mendelssohn :
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8. "Huldre laokkelaat" Lindemann c
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9. The Norrona Song from "Sigurd Jorsalfar" Grieg
Tenor Solo by William Henry Thompson
10. "In a Southern Cloister" Grieg
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Sister Superior Lliss Margaret Dahlstrom
Nuns* Chorus Bjorgvin Ladies* Choinis
/The *f Jorrona Song** and '•In a Southern Cloister" sung for the first time in Americ^.
The Norwegians have had a greater number of grand concerts this year than ever before. Norwegians are music-lovers and cultivate their taste for music to a greater extent than any other group in Chicago.
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EIIGLISIT TRA!T3LATICi:S OF !:OR''JK10IAi' SOITaS CiDen Letter to !Iorthv;estem Sinpers* Association
by John Dale
Objections have been raised from several sides against the use of T^.np^lish translations of the texts of sone of the choral songs for our cominr^ Song Festival. Especially has the use of the Zn^^lish text for the '*01av Trygvason*' been objected to. On account of this I beg to call on the sing- ing societies of the Association to use the T^orwegian text v/hen preparing the song mentioned for the Festival. I do not believe that the change will cause great difficulty since the song, in its ITorv;egian text, is to be found in all the more v/idely used song collections for male choruses, and the text is easily adapted to the music in our new collection of musical numbers.
I have made this change to mollify certain dissatisfied singing societies,
but I have talcen the ste^ only vtrith considerable reluctance. I am firmly /o'^ "r*
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convinced that vie have arrived at the tine when English texts ou^ht to be used in presenting Scandinavian conpositions, at least in part. In doing so v/e are opening a ne:: door in music, as it v/ere, to the English speaking public, and to do so is certainly to take a nev/ step fon'/ard to- wards the goal the dissociation has set for itself. Anybody v;ill understand wh^'*, in furtherance of this goal, I chose sone of the pearls of Scandinavian musical creations to be sung in English. Eor the reasons given at the be- ginning of this statement, ''Clav Trygvason" vTill be sung in Norwegian at the coming Song Festival, but no further changes will be made in the program.
The "Peasant 7/edding Tarch" will be sung in English; the songs "Vart Land" and "Ilor Oss Svea" will be presented as a concert number (A and B) , as will "Song for Danes" and "Iloie Ilord" (The Ear North). Ivly arrangement for a murmur chorus in the "Saterjentens Sondag" (The Sunday of the Dairy Maid) might well be left free from criticism until heard in connection v/ith or- chestral music.
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Greatly against my v/ishes I have been compelled to select the songs for the Festival unaided. Such being the case, I think it proper to ask, nov; that the selection has been printed, that tolerance be shoxvn in re- gard to the selected material and that the individual singing societies practice the material presented to the best of their ability. Next time somebody else v/ill be given the chance of doing things better.
Singing societies v/ishing to participate in the concerts of the Song Fes- tival are requested to notify me as early as possible and inform me of the pieces selected by them. No Singing Society will have a chance to sing more than one selection at the concerts during the Song Festival.
I appeal to all the singing societies and the singers to apply themselves seriously to the task at hand. >e want to maintain the renov/n of the Scandi- navians as a group ranking high in the art of singing. 'Je also viant to see the individual societies as successful participants.
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Tlie NoriA^egian Singers' League complated its organization last week. The follaving persons were elected officers: Dr. Thomas .tfarloe, Thaodore Sbert, Nick Hall, and !.I. Fjeldse.
A final neeting of delegates from the several singing societies will be held this coming v/eek to pass on a constitution and bylaws.
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The Bjorgvin Singing Society has been giving a niimber of open air concerts in Ferris Wheel Park* Svery day since the opening of the park, between two and three thousand people have attended. Many of these visitors have missed the g last car and have had to walk home.
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3uil, v»ho v/culd have '•:cen C4 years old. It v.u^ deciied to send a v.irc to ).^ri, Cic 7uil, Y.ho i=^ liviu^^ in Ca:i:'brid^-;e , ...ass.
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/concert a G5ZEAT SUCCESS/ (Summary)
At 3 P.'!. t"ie Scandinavian Sia^-iiif- -^ocictien started t'le r concert in the
?e;itival Hall of the lair. There were 5,00G -oeoolc in t-ie hall* The 1,000 sint;^ers sanj Vr.-.ry "^vell. The soloi'rito: hrs. Si.-^frrrd ./olf, Lrs. Sic^^ue hille
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/ORQfmm BENEFIT FCR NORWAT VICTHeT'
For the benefit of the one-hundred and five ^dows in Norway, who lost their fisherman husbands in a storm. The Norvi'egian sinf^ing societies organized a bif;; show. The net income is to go to the widows in Norway. Our prayer was heard; every seat was sold out and Scandia Hall v/as packed. Many Danes and Sv/edes were there to show their sympathy.
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Skandinaven, Feb* 7, 1892.
^ONOR MEMOHT OF OLE BOlff
BjorgVin Singing Society never forgets to celebrate on February 5, Ole Bull's birthday. It was celebrated in the society's own hall. Ur. Richard T. Sartz was toastmaster. In his speech he made a proposition to raise a monument here in Chicago for Ole Bull. The suggestion received great applause.
At six o'clock a great surprise was given the party. The Northern Light Band whose manbers are all Norwegian, gave a serenade to honor Ole Bull's memory •
Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 26, 1890.
THE l.i:ii2D SG/illDIK/^YIAT. SIIJGERS
The following singinp; societies have united into a ci*oup tcnown as the United Scrindinnvi'dn Singers of Chicago: Norsemen's Sinring Society (Non-verian) , ^ Bjorgvin (Norv/eginn) , Ilarmonien (Danish), Kjerulf (Danish), Svenska Klubben (Sv/edish), Svithoid (SxTedish), Iduna (Danish).
This new group v/ill in turn affiliate ''-ith the Lnited Scandinavian Singers of /Vmerica.
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They will produce, with the assistance of the Karl Marx Club, the well-loiown ^ skit, •TJhe Red Scouts, •♦ at •'Folks ts Hus'* ^e People *s House— The People's 2 Auditoriuj^ next Saturday* c^
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IN HONOR OF BJORNSTJERNE BJ0RN50N
The Singing Society BJorgvin last Simday arranged a music and play evening in the hall on Artesian Ave* in memory of Bjornstjerne Bjornson^s birthday* The quality of the entertainment was such as to compel admiration*
One important factor was the object of the entertainment , a national poet and author of high rank was remembered* Noteworthy also, is the fact that a little humoresque as '^Til Saeters,** the play of the evening, is yet capable of entertaining and amusing people when it is presented by people in whom the love of the theme and the love of the memories of the past remain alive* Then returns to us those old pictures which constituted Saeter^ marry*crazjr girls f school-master **clothed in correct stupidity** | gay students on sight seeing trips* There was nothing pedantic or awkward about the manner of playing* The lively Bergensians were not made to do things stiffly*
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Bernhard Monsen was the schoolmaster, his play was fun, but a great deal more than funj his schoolmaster became a man, with all the stiff correctness as the situation required.
Aamund as presented by Mr. Klapp had the typical irritating shown faithfulness. ^rs» i^icholaysen as ^igrid was both quick and humorous, and ivirs. ^onsen gave Ragnhild sympathetically and naturally. l!r. Eliasen played Halvorj strong, violent, kindhearted and virtuous; his bright voice was appealing. As his grouchy counterpart, Mr. Petersen wa- very funny. The three college students were good: Hans Sunde as Nordahl was quick and brusque, making a good impression; his unpleasant fellow student, Busk, was presented very ably by Mr. Christensen, and the little role of Steuby was played discreetly by Mortensen.
The public showed its approval of the playing by enthusiastic applause.
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It is very evident that within our Norwegian colony we hcxve young people with ample ability to give high class amateur performances and it is well that they should be encouraged.
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The Drarnatic Club of the I3jor:^vin oin,'::inf: :>ociety recentl:,^ oroduced a series of nlays that are ?7orthy of r-antion. "laa Krirsstien'^ /On the .7arT:atli7 is one of the most huiriorous farces ever x;roduc3d here in Ghicai:.o. *'-]n Lille Datter" vLittle Daari:hter) is an excellent farce by ^irik B0c:h. 3oth of these plays have a r;reat narfoer of son^'s, hence v;ere ap:;ro::riate :?lays for the 3ociety.
llext vieelz the 3ociety v/ill produce "On r'orladelse'^ (Excuse He). Everyone of these plays is rather difficult to -nerfom, with their lonrT lines and numerous sonr*s. But the Bjor^vin rroup did a -Trrand job. g
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Revyen, Oct. 11, 1913.
THE NORV/SGIAN TH2ATRE
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^//ith its presentation of *^xrotic," last ./ednesday, the Nonvegian Theatre added another victory to its long list of artistic accomplishments.
Wied's hiimorous, satirical play was perfectly presented, and we are un- able to pick out any outstanding actor; they were all outstanding in their respective roles.
There was unity and coordination all along the line, and the audience sat spellbound from beginning to end. It was the most refined and cultural performance that we have ever witnessed.
The beautiful music between the acts added to the enjoyment. /
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Revyen , Oct. 11, 1913.
The performance will be repeated on Sunday October 12, in Bjorgvin Hall for the benefit of the personnel of the Norwegian Theatre, and we urge everybody to see it •
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aeandla. Sept* S7, 1913o
THB THIRD NORWEGLU^ THSATSR
The third Norwegian Theater has been organized by the BJorgrin Singing Society* This Is as It should be; there will now be some real competition* We Icnow that the two first theaters are good, and the last one may be— 'better^
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THEATRE
Henrik Ibsen* s drama '^Ghosts*^ will be presented by the Norwegian Theatre club on April 20 in Bjorgvin^s Hall.
Mr. Borgny Hammer will play ^vlrs. Alving,^ ajid the role of "Osvald" will be played by L!r. 2mil Middelfart.
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Llembers of the Bjornvin Llale Chonis, with their farrllies anc' friends, gathered cit Bjorcvin Ilall on Tliursday to honor the worlu--je.iov7nea IIorjei;ian iiuoic idol, Ole Bull. Proraptly at 9 P. ::. the v/aitors entere:; v/ith s^eat bov/ls of the traditional fislce (fish) pudding:, to the acco^opaninent of sin-ins by the Norda Ladies' Cliorus and violin and piano nusic by I.j:. and L'iss Jaerer. Ij?. Jaef:,er, id har::iony v:ith the occasion, 'vore liis nev;ly avjarded decollation z^ven hy the lIor7;c^:ian'' Jtudent Jin^ers G-uild, and oti.iGi* av/ards for :ausical achievement.
The speaker of the evening v/as I'x. 3irnird Jahl, v/ho spoke knov/incly of v/hat Ole 3-ill had been to Ilor.'/ay and the r.Tdsical -;orld in ;:eneral. Surely not one of the r-atheri nj left v/ithout a l*uller knov/ledf^e of the ci^er.t contribution Ole Bull liad mde to lovers of real imsic He voiced his recret that youn^.er £:e aerations have not been .;ivGn the opportunity to learn loore of the lanciia^e, liisic, and literature of Ilorv/ay, stressinc this los:^ to be due to an inability
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Ilr. jortLiin r.poke for lIon;ay and, -ilthcu::!! he said he vjixs a iiere ar.r.teur as a speaker, he iiandlod his subject like, a veteran, revoalinc an e:.tensiV3 and intiiiato knov/led:*e of ..onvay^s history, tradibions, ^ind culture. lie t;ave a vx)vd picture of homvay of today, sho\;in,' a country siiall in siiiie out oig in advancement and achieve lent, a country of the future, industrially, culturally, ;'.i and sociologically, -^
'ri'ie 3jor "Tin Ohorus sany sever-.l old hon.'e ian !iiasterpiecos, arnony v;hieh -^Uorre ^ Ilor .:e,-- and "llaar 7jorde:iO Blaaner,-* by Ghicayo^s ovm profcsor ..Ifred Paulsen, rjero easil:^ the most ari^^reciato
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life, aiid v;liat a;;i-tio}ial an'oiiGiis 'lavo :;ioc.nt "".o variouG iiatiois. .-.fter havin;: -^^
lie .i*'"! l-T. lilesGvu.iVj tall: on "Jon;:, tho :;oul of a Hat ion,'* v;e sea this part of ^.
our old l.'orsc; calture in a cler.ror and ric:ier li'-ht t:ian ever before. <::.
other 3po-.d:er3 included .jr. Hosonbor;- :x. L. i:ir':odal, Trustuv .-.ricksen, and
.vlfred Clsen, nil of v/hoii s*ool:e of r:asic in vario-iG forriis. ;.s a s?3eci--il o
feature of t^o i*ostr/;il, all s])oay:eriS, vrith the e:cce>ticn of ;]en 31o \suji, '/ore \^
fro.i 3.1orr;vin's o-.;n neriibership. I^he Cle l>all celebration ii' to be an annual f3
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A festival in honor of the 3^vedish poet, iiugust Strindberg, v;as held in the AUditoriuifi Theater, under the auspices of the Swedish National Association.
Half of the net proceeds will be sent to Llr. Jtrindberr, the reiaaining half to be used for needy Swedish families.
The play "Gustav Vasa'* (by Jtrindberg) v;as produced by outstanding Swedish talent.
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TKE NOH'.-'EGLJT TlS.vl^
Rolf Haminer and x^rs. Borgny Kaimner, heads of the Konvegian Theater, produced,
this past v;eek, '.Vilnel:a Kra£^*s well-knov.n pla^^ "Joined Ganf^" (oundoxvn) and
the jolly operetta "Fritz and Elise" by Offenbach. :S
The tv;o plays are short but full of action, and it takes excellent routine to finish the plays inside two hours.
Mrs. Hammer ended the evenint^: v;ith several recitations, i^pplause was loud
It is not generally knovm that I*:r. Hammer, v/hile in lixistiania /0slo7i played ^
the titled role in "Gundovm" under the instruction of the author, v;ilhelm Krag# .^
Mr» Hai-imer played the part this ti::ie as usual. He portrayed Adjutant Iwork :::n
in the most lively fashion — e?:actly as the old Norwegian army officers would 3 be.
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and stormy vjhen she recited ^Tlilsen fra Norse'* (Regards from lIorv;ay) and "Over the Hoje Fjelde" (Over the fountains High). She also sang the beauti« ful ''May Song" by Niels Collet Vogt.
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Norwegian choruses and theatrical circles are familiar with the name 0* Hermansen, ^i::^ and recently on the 40th birthday of Mr* Hermansen, the '•Bjorgrin" Chorus and r^ many members of the Norwegian Theatre Society gathered to do him honor. He is one -^ of Chicago's best baritones and has made quite a name for himself in theatricals. o Of the fourteen plays put on at the Norwegian Theatre > Hermansen has never missed a performance.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) , Jan<» 4, 1909.
BJORGVUT PRESaiTS PIAY
The Bjorgvin Dramatic Club presented a play last Saturday in Bjorgvin Hall. The play was the humoristic piece by C. P. Riis, "Til Saters" (Mountain Life), The ^lay has been presented several times before, yet so many people sought admission to the presentation that many had to be turned away.
The Bjorgvin Dramatic Club has underfT,one certain changes in that new actors have joined the Club. V<^hether these changes will improve the Club cannot be said with any assurance yet. It was noticeable at the performance on Satur- day that the actors were nervous and uncertain, though there were some notable exceptions....
Mr. Christ Olsen is the director and has succeeded in gathering together quite a group of actors. The Bjorgvin Dramatic Club is able to do better work in
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the humoristic line than the Danish troupers who have offered their wares of late. It is to be hoped that the Club will get up enough energy to present something new soon.
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AIvL;iTEUK ENTJRTaINI^IENT
The Norwegian Dramatic Society is giving an entertainment follov:ed by a dance at Bjorgvin's Kail, 876 North iurtesian avenue, on oaturday, July 27,
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of the Norwegian societies in Chicago will be represented, and the Glee Club S
Singing Society will present several numbers. The music will be furnished "' by Ludwig Haugan.
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Skandinaven^ April 5, 1907 • /nNE PERFORMANCE OF VLPff
The Norwegian Club Dramatic Society gave a very good amateur play in Bj/rgvins Hall last Thursday evening. The program opened with music by the lAidwig Haugan Orchestra. A two act play "In the West" was given by Norwegian Students Association of Norway* Male characters portrayed all the roles.
Harry Riio played Proprietor Goldberg
U. Christensen Olav, daughter of Goldberg
R. Johannesen Olav' s Governess
Kristian Kork Stud-Jur
Landladu • • .Uadama Bolt .
The play takes place in Stud-Jur Kork's room in Kristiania*
The instructer, Mr. Oscar Anderson deserves great credit for the success of the play. The performance was a brilliant one, having been almost equal to a professional portrayal.
Keep up your good work, boys, the club is a success.
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The Norwegian Dramatic Club received from the students in Christiana, a very popular play entitled "In the Den"» The author, a young law student, gave the club the privilep;e of copying same* It is a comedy of Norwegian student life, where the gay students win the prize for singing "Bacchus and Venus** • The play has been presented on April 14, in Bj/rgvins Hall*
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Skandinaven, January 18, 1907.
/mmkTIC CLDB PORM^
The Norvregian Dramatic Club was founded the 13th of January, 1907, with A, Erickson, president; Alb, Johnson, treasurer; and Gust Palragren, secretary. Cle Olsen and Victor Garner were elected as directors*
The purpose of this club is to educate the members in dramatics and for the pleasure of the club to present some private and public plays ♦
II B 1 c (1) NOROOIAN
Scandia, Mar. 3, 1900.
TH3 KCR^^Gmi THEATER
The Norwegian Theater prssented the excellent drama ^Naar De Dode Vaagner'* 2when the Dead Awake/ at Scandia Hall last week. Those ;vho are capable of criticizing (this does not include Skandinaven) all agreed that certain things were lacking, especially in the leading roles. We know that the next perfoimance will he improved, and that the actors can do better. The lines ^ will be better remembered hereafter. ^
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^OHSEGIAN FOLK DANCE7
Clara Semb is considered an outstanding authority on the Norwegicm folk dance* She and her group haye been asked to perform at the All-American Exposition* Her program will be as follows: 1* Son^ Dans ^ong dance^* Z. Spring Dans ^ffop dance/. 3. Firtur /a square dance/T 4. Gammel Rhinelaender ^Id Hhinelander/*
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Scandia, Sept. 1, 1917.
i:cr7Sgial: fclk dai.ces
I'iss Clara Serib and her brother, Olav and Harald, assisted by Lliss Helen Dahl, c^ve a performance of llorxvegian folk dances at the L'linicipal Pier last Tuesday. A larc© niiiiber of soldiers and sailors sav; the performance, man:' of them seeing Scandinavian fclk dances for the first time.
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An exposition of Norv/egian nation? 1 dancing of unusual interest was given at the Municipal Fie^^ Hall last Friday evening under the auspices of the Drama League.
In spite of the chilly weather the large hall \7as filled, and the agile and able dancers in their picturesque I-orwegian farmer costumes of a former day received vi^^orous applause. The leader of the exposition, Miss Clara Semb is a student of Hulda Garborj* 'ti.ss Semb afterward traveled all over Norway to increase her knowledge about these early dances.
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DELTA TAU Sia'A
A socially important and delightful dance was given last evening at the
Hunboldt Park refectory by the Delta Tau Sigmi Sorority, a Greek letter ^
organization of the younger set in the Chicago Norwegian colony. The hall 5
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Mr# and Mrs. Odd Meyer ^r* Meyer is a son of Dr. Meyer/ acted as chaperons for the following young women, who were in charge of arrangements:
Margaret Arents, Btrglt Giaver, Inger Jacobsen, Janet Jacobsen, Alice Krog, Alice Osland, Edna Pihlfeldt, Mary Sanford, Birgit Schulze, Dagmar Stibolt, and Katherine Stibolt.
The young women deserve all the credit in the world for the splendid job they did in arranging the most successful affair held in years.
At this time we have a great number of youngsters attending the University of Chicago.
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Scandla. Aug. 10, 1933.
THE SKANDINAVIAN SING2RS' PICNIC
The Scandinayian Singers recently held one of the largest picnics they have given in many yecurs*
The picnic was, as usual» held in Riverview Park« The picnic grounds were Jammed with festive^-spirited Scandinavians.
The American Union of Swedish Singers orchestra played in the bandstand* The Scandinavian Singers is fast becoming the leading chorus here.
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Surely it must be regarded as an extraordinary event to enjoy a cruise on Lake Michigan, even a brief one, on board a Norwegian square-rigged sailing ship. It was my good fortune to have that experience on board the Sorlandet the day before that attractive specimen of the shipbuilder's art weighed an- chor and started on her return voyage to her home port in Norway,
In preparation for the cruise no visitors were permitted on board after Tuesday evening, July 18. Early the next morning the ship was towed out from her mooring quay at the Exposition, and cast anchor a few cable lengths from where the many thousands had gone on board as visitors during her one month's stay at the Pair. There she rode in the bright sun and in rhythm with the gentle undulations of the blue water, her shining white, slender hull a delight even to the landsman's eye, with her sharp bow and challenging bowsprit pointing seaward, or lakeward, with her tall masts, her broad, per- fectly^ balanced yards, and her impressive rigging with its bewildering maze of
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rope and tackle.
To be sure. It was a real sailing ship from Norway, an honest-to-goodness square rigger, without auxiliary power, the first that has ever plowed the waters of Lake Michigan, and it may possibly be the last. The days of the sailing ship, so far as the merchant marine is concerned, are past. We are In the machine age, even on the high seas. On board the Sorlandet we are suddenly transported back to the romantic days of the white sails and the hand-driven capstm with its story-book tradition of ••Sing sailor, ho.**
From the foretop, as internationel lav/ prescribes, fluttered the Stars and Stripes, and from the gaff flew Norway's tricolor proudly in the hot south- west breeze. It was a perfect day for such a cruise. Although the wind was hot, it was nevertheless refreshing after the many days of blazing heat.
Only a few invited guests, about eighteen or twenty I should say, exclusively men (including as a matter of course the omnipresent '•gentlemen of the press").
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had the rare privilege to be on board. On the trip out to the ship I had the pleasant company of my friends, Dr. Suerre Nannestad, Christian Olsen and Arne Williamson, of the Norwegian-American Line. At the Michigan Boulevard bridge we boarded a speedy ^Dodge" motorboat of spacious size, with a man at the wheel who knew his business. Thus we had a fine boat trip over the waters of the harbor; on the way, we made a stop at the Aquarium to let off two women passengers who had occupied the seats farthest aft and who seemed glad to escape further wetting from the spray that dashed over the boat aft. We arrived alongside the ship in less than thirty minutes.
Soon captain Brunvik arrived from the Exposition in the ship^s launch, ac- companied by Captain Masnus Anderson, Olaf Bernts, and the additional guests, including of course the two "big shots" of the reception committee. Captain Sinding, and Colonel Siqueland. They came from the Administration Building, where President Dawes and the Fair authorities had given the Sorlandet's master a farewell luncheon.
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On board, there was disciplined activity from stem to stern. The officers S^ and cadets were all at their posts, awaiting orders. At about 3 p. m. an- chor was a'weigh and a tug hauled us out to sea. From the bridge on the poop deck the captain called his orders through a megaphone. The orders came thick and fast; '^.^in fore tops'l sheets,** **Heave away**, ''Belay,** etc., in real windjammer style. What an experience I
The orders that came in rapid succession were relayed to the second and third mates, who were in charge, one of the starboard watch, the other of the port watch. The bos*n*s whistle sounded. Two cadets at the wheel. Every man jumping at the order. They certainly knew their jobs.
To the landlubbers on board, it was a thrilling si^^ht to see the more than a score of cadets sprint aloft with the agility of cats, as surefooted and strong-armed as experienced sailors before the mast. Inside of twenty minutes, the magnificent craft was under sail, v;ith every inch of canvass bulging willingly to th^ force of the southwest wind. The tow-lines from the tug boat
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were cast off and the ship shot forward under her own canvas. She soon at- tained a speed of eight Imots. The discipline, the maneuvering, and the seamanship displayed were what everyone expected of such sailors. Former seamen among the guests said the seamanship, even of the young cadets, was superb.
The sharp bov/ cleaved the water like a huge knife, forming a fanlike spread of white-capped waves. Yes, the good ship now had a bone in her teeth. Over the aft rail we heard the swish and swirl of the ship's turbulent wake. Yes, she was going, that is sure, and she made every task quickly in response to her helm and the skillful maneuvering of her officers.
Let us look around and see what's going on. Here is Consul Bernts, bareheaded, dignified, smiling with obvious enjoyment. He is dressed in fluffy summer attire and carries a cane. He praises the work of the crew. Well, he should. As consul of Norway he feels the responsibility of his position; it is through him that the ship's clearance papers are issued. I ask you, why shouldn't he
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be here on such an occasion? i!^ -i^h ©,
Most of us prefer the spaciousness of the poop deck. There are brass rails "^^ — ^ and other solid objects to cling to, as the ship heaves to the force of the sea. Well, there is Doctor Nannestad leaning lazily against the port rail* His look of supreme contentment bespeaks the state of his mind. His experi- enced weather eye scans the rigging and the full-bellied sails. Why not? He is the son of a Norwegian skipper, and the tradition of the sea is still strong in him.
Over there against the starboard rail stend, like Damon and Pythias, George Thoresen and Irwin Larsen, the faces of both wreathed in smiles that never seem to wear off.
••How about a drink of lemonade, George?*^
••All right," says George, '•where will we go?**
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Down His Majesty^s companionway we squeeze our none too slender bodies — one\>^. at a time, thank you — and find ourselves in the captain's delightful retreat."^- — George and I refreshed ourselves witli liquid refreshment in the form of a sun- kissed product*
A sudden lurch to star-board quickly brings us back to the poop deck. Well, listen, if it isn't Reidar Rye HauganI He can't be seen, but he can be heard. He prefers to be down on the main deck,, forward among the crew. Listen, there he is!
"Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, he, he, he, he-e-e-e-,'*
There is Colonel Siqueland in earnest conversation with two strangers, evidently Americans of fabulous wealth, I think the colonel is telling them of his training ship days when, at the age of fourteen, he had charge of the ''Royal", The topic suits the occasion. I made a bet with Dr. Nannestad that the Colonel will not introduce us to his friends. We gave the colonel plenty of rope, as
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the saying is on board ship. I won the bet. i-} ^f.PJ\ 9
Here is the City News Bureau reporter. Joyfully, he tells me Binding and Siqueland have given him '•the dope**. He showed me all the names he had thus easily garnered on his note tab. The names he had were all misspelled. Several were missing altogether. How was that? Sorie names are not impor- tant, you Icnow, oh, well, what's the difference? I corrected the spelling for him and told him he had ''dope*' enough. Just then the American photog- rapher butted in with a serious proposition:
"I want a picture of Consul Bernts and Captain Anderson saying good-by to Captain Brunsuik.**
The group was arranged. Now see what happens. The photographer arranges
that the three clasp hands simultaneously. That doesn't suit Captain Brunsuik.
He is indignant and walks away*
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^ou fellows do so many funny things," he says to the startled photographer.
**Three men shaking hands at once is ridiculous", somebody says, in support of the captain.
The problem is solved by having Consul Bernts and the captain shake hands. Later the whole company was "filmed", of course, some more and some less. Aboard ship the difference in rank, even among visitors, is easily determined by those who know.
The ship is plowing through the water beautifully and at a good clip. I go down on the main deck where I find Captain Sinding giving orders to the News Bureau reporter, Captain Anderson is close behind me. At the companion- way to B deck I meet the cheerful Leif Buch, the vice-consul.
"I have been below to see the boys eat ice cream" , he says. "You ought to see them ea*:^".
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"Ice oream?*^ asks Captain Anderson. In his voice there is a trace of disgust. "Is that anything to look at? No, we want sonething else. Gome, let^s go to the captain's cabin."
Quickly the word is passed around, and soon the entire company is seated around the captain* s festive table. Coffee, aquevit, cake, and cigars and cigarettes from Ilorway are consumed in vast quantities. Dr. Boreson, eagerly seconded by many others, gives high praise to I.Iiss Borghild Reinskau*s layer cake. But look, gentlemen, here comes the steward with "Pilsener" from Krisiansand's brewery. Captain Anderson (and others) give grunts of keen satisfaction.
Suddenly the ship lurches heavily. Cups, filled glasses and bottles little over in perfect rhythm with the ships motion, ilnderson and I get the worst of the mess: the captain lost the amber contents of his glass and bottle; my port leg v/as entirely awash. The steward and the sunshine on deck soon removed all traces of the squall.
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As usual for a man of distinguished appearance. Colonel Siqueland makes an^'jj^VtF- ^ • impression. In words carefully selected for obviousness of meaning, he \ presents the ship with an artistically bound guest book (applause). Both he and Captain Anderson ask me to write an introduction. What shall I do? Well, reluctantly, by which I imply modesty, I accept the honor and retire to perform my duty as a ^'committee of one" molder of facile phrases. The job is done, and, to my surprise, approved without change. Now, everybody signs his name to the new book under the introduction which doubtless will •♦reverberate down the corridors of time**.
Not to be outdone. Dr. Nannestad now gets in, his fancy work*
"Captain", he says, "here is a box full of toothpaste — about one hundred tubes. I hope its enough for everybody on the return trip. I got it for you tratsi the Pepsodent Company."
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•'Thanks,'* says the captain. "If we stayed here longer, I believe you i;:^Vi.F.?. " people would give us everjrbhing'*. \>
What more is there to relate? Yes, high up on the quarter-deck stands Captain Sinding, his round, jolly face smiling; he scans wistfully the blue waters of the lake and the city shore line. In my mind's eye I can see him standing thus on the bridge of his ship when he plowed the Pacific in the China trade for Fred Olsen. Sinding is still "the captain". He has never lost the brusque manner of a sailor.
The historic cruise is at an end. The sails are furled and gently this proud full-rigger slipsbythe light on the breakwater and eases up to her moorings a few cable lengths from the U. S. Coast Guard station at the mouth of the river. It has been a wonderful cruise, a memorable day. lie leave this beautiful ship and her gallant officers and charming cadets with a feeling of keen regret. They are Norwegians all.
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Between you and me, Captain Brunsuik has tears in his eyes as he bids us good-by* There were moist eyes among the guests also. The captain ac- companied us ashore In the ship^s launch. As the boat started off from the ladder we gave the ship^s crew a rousing cheer. Along the port rail stand the officers and cadets waving a last farewell. They answer with a cheer equally lusty.
From the gaff, in the mild evening brseze, vmves in equally friendly fashion, the red, white and blue of Old Norway,
We all became strangely quiet, standing on shore^ there in the dusk. We dream of that home we left, lon^j long ago, memories crowd our minds, we know that, though we are Americans, we are also Norwegians.
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Chicago NorakftJau^ 40th Anniversary, Vi?A (HU ^^^^-^ Jan. iyjU 1890 to 193C.
Greetings to members, ladies and friends on thi? day, the celebration of our club's 40th anniversary. There are many pleasant reflections that we can picture of these forty years, happy memories of festivals association amon.^ old friei.ds and unselfish labors for the cause of our club. Through four decades of loyal and devoted efforts on the part of its membership the "Chicago Norske Klub" enjoys a position which possibly is unequaled by any Norwegian social club outside of Norway. The wide scope 01 interests which the club embraces, including theatrical plays, lectures art exhibits, reception? for distinguished visitors, as well as the clu03 own social functions, membership meetings and every day associations, are the elements which have contributed to the clubs progress during the years. We look forward with great hopes for the future to further progress in our endeavors and continued fraternal spirit among the members • The Chicago Norske Club was founded through the consolidation of "Den-Norske-Kvartet Klub" and '^Den Norske Klub, Chicago". The Norske-Kvartet Klub" was founded January 10,1890 under the name, "Skandinauiske- Kuartetklub in Chicago." This name was changed in 1897. The 40th .-anniversary which we celebrate this year is based on the date from 1890. "Den Norske Klub" was organized March 1, 1905, and the consolidation of the two clubs took place June 21,1911. On
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the occasion of the (Jedication of our present clubhouse in July, 1917, a very interesting book was published, giving a historical sketch of the two former clubs and of the consolidated ^lub up to that time. A short review from this book on this day may be of interest.... The club was invited by Norways Commissioner General of the World's Fair 1893 to be the chorus on the official ship receiving the Viking Ship as it sailed in to Chicago on its voyage from Norway. At the banquet given at the Auditorium Hotel in honor of Dr. Fridtjof Nausen in 1897, the official musical program was rendered by the club and in receiving the visiting student choirs from Sweden (1904) Norway (li05) Denmark(191l) the club also took active parts ..••... The official paper 3 lad i-.ue was a masterpiece of humor and satire and was read at the weekly meetings.
The dr6Lmatic society of the club was formed in 1919 .nd of the first productions was a ••shock'* and one a "monster*'. The dramatic society has produced about thirty plays since it was founded, and a number of lectures a singing society formed in 1924 has enlived many of our occasions.... A Deoatin^ Society was formed in 1922, the Society succumbed in its infancy. The moral to be drawn is speak eazy. The club had successful exhibits, display of valuable pc^intings and works of sculpture
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of our Norwegian American artists
Distinguished guests who have visited our club is"Dr. Fritzof Nausen'*and'*Rould Amundsen** likewise John 3a.jer in 1922. The club also was headquarters for the Norwegian Students chorus on their visit to Chicago in 1925, and the reception - soiree given on this occasion was attended by over two hundred persons. The club also was headquarters for two conventions at Norwegian -American Engineers and Architects in 1917 and 1927. On this fortieth anniversary let us be resolved to carry on the traditions of our club, and let history of the past forty years be our inspiration for continued efforts to further the objects of the club.
••CHICAGO NORSKS KLUB - PRESIDENTS.
Wm. Gerner
Jaachira G. Giaver
A.Humnieland
M. Kirkeley
B.Osland
C.F.Arnet
T.A.Sigueland Thos. G. Pihljuldt J.W. Sinding H.Winther ^^usch
Andrew Nesheim I»H.Faleida
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THE N0HSELSI^'*3 SIKGIira SOGIilTr
Tlie great annual Sangenarked ^ong festival/ given recently by the Norseraen^s Singing Society at Dania Hall, drew an overflow crowd, that jamraed the great clubhouse at 1651 North Kedzie .^venue. This year, the affair was in the form of an old fashioned cabaret. The hall was decorated to represent the cabaret "Den Rode Lygte'* /The Red Lanternj//
The affair lasted three days, ITriday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday after- '^ noon and evening. tj
The prograir. was as follows: ^
Friday '^
1. Llarch, Norsemen's Singing Society's Orchestra, '^Jask Asi^, Director.
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2. Solo by Lundstron.
3. First ApDearance of the Singinf: Society '^Kichosten" pooping Cou^7 froin ''Cold Dale". Dreyfus Axelius Snossle, Director.
4. Dance, by the Dance Team "Dixie".
5. Guest artist, Lilian Johnson.
6. The Sensational "Long Torn,'' 'Jorlds Tallest Singer.
Saturday
1. MBLXeh, N. S. Symphony Orchestra, "Jask As^, Director.
2. Nils^Tuterud", Singer.
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3. Vforlds Smallest Sincers: Tlie Mouse, The i:osquito, The Gnat, and The Microbe.
4. The Cabaret Singer, "Suseladen".
5. Second Appearance of the Singins Society "'.Vhooping CougIi". D. "A. Snossle, Director.
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1. Coffee Concert, The ilorser-.en's Singing Society. Knut Hansen, director. ,;§
2. Soprano Solo, by iUfild Queber-
3. Basso Solo, by Sigvald Thureson.
4. Lillian and Catherine Haraldson, Piano and Violin.
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5. The 7/0 rids Tallest oinger, "Long Tom."
6. Tiie V/orlds Shortest 3in.:ers.
Sunday Evoni.ns
1. Llarch, Symphony Orchestra, TTask Ass", Director.
2. Solo by Liindstron.
3. The Shortest Singers in the V/orld.
4. Solo, Gloria Med Svandson /gloria with the "Swantz^T'.
5. Cabaret Songs, by Suseladden.
6. The last appearance, in this world, of the Singing Society "V/liooping
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?• Sailor* s Song, by Vise iJiut /j:jiut liansen/'.
8. Last appearance of "Sleiven".
9. Last appearance in Chicago of "Long Tom", V/orlds tallest singer.
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In Chicago we have a great Scandinavian population, made up of four, or rather five, different nations, each of which in its own way contributes to the material and spiritual welfare of its own people. Each has its own clubs, churches, and musical organizations, and strives to maintain the beautiful and characteristic culture of the homeland in the land of its adoption. Wonderful things have been accomplished by each individual people within its own limited sphere. But never as yet have these people, who have so much in common, combined their abundant geniuses and talents so as to obtain still greater results, results which are possible only by the merging of common interests and thereby producing an effect ^ and influence for good.
We now have before us a celebration — the Leif Sricson Festival — which, if I am not mistaken, was proposed by the Norwegian National League. The celebration promises to grow into an event of tremendous importance to all the Scandinavian people alike J surpassing, perhaps all dreai.is of its own instigators. And this
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event and properly direct it along the lines productive of the most beneficial results to all our people alike.
If we reflect upon the ways and neans whereby this can be obtained, it strikes ^ me that one way would be to use this event as a demonstration — not only to our ^ own people but also to the people of our adopted country — of the great creative ^ and conquering spirit of an indomitable race that crossed the turbulent and ^ inaccessible waters to discover the continent of America long before any other S nation. We can thereby demonstrate conclusively to the world that here are a people that must be i*easoned with, and who have within themselves a spirit destined for wonderful achievements.
In what better way, if I may ask, could a historic event of this kind be cele- brated than by merging our interests in a common desire to bring befo3?e our people and the people of our adopted count rj^ the great achievements we attain as a whole from year to year — achievements in science, inventions, literature,
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action such a celebration would have I It should be a celebration of not only one day, but a whole week, in which lectures, art exhibits, symphony and choral concerts, national games, athletics, and sportmanship should follow one emother; ^ in fact, a celebration in which our people will revel in delight and enjojrment at the beauties of the conquering spirit of our race. That, to my mind, would be a celebration that v;ould leave its mark upon the world; it would be an achievement worthy and commensurate with our people. 5
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To the attainment of this, it is to be hoped that the "grand old man'^ of the ^ Norwegian colony, Mr. Christian Olsen, will devote the balance of his days to achieve. It would be a greater monument to his memory than that wrought in stone or gold. Let us carry on this idea to complete fulfillment.
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Editor of Scandia
Dear Sir: I have been asked so often and by so man/ different people to answer the criticism made in regard to the Norwegian booth at the Women's World's F^ir that, although I feel that the whole matter is simply a ^tempest in a teapot 9 ** and really not worth taking notice of , yet an explanation might correct some of the factors which seem to have been the cause of all this discussion*
First of ally I wish to explain the Norwegian Women's Federation's part in the affair* About three months before the Fair opened, one of the business pro* meters called on me, asking that the Norwegian women take part* Ehowing that it would cost our women at least $275 for a space measuring about ten feet square which would mean nothing as a display space , and also knowing from last year's Fair that it was mostly a commercialized enterprise » I told the repre*-
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sentative that the Nor-.vepian v/omen had nothing to sell and that vie could not afford to pay that amount of noney to exhibit. It v;ould also entail a great deal of vjork. I thouglit that this v/ould end the proposal nade to us, but about three v;eeks before the Fair opened v;e v;ere again invited to take ^ part, this time without cost to our Federation. Some man had generously donated the booth.
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Even then I, personally, ;vas not keen on taking a part, but it went to a vote of our members and the majority voted t:iat v/e be represented, ilrs. Sandberg ."^ was put in charge of the v;ork. We v;ere told by the Fair committee that they ci? v/anted v/omen*s v;ork of all kinds, ancient and modern. The members of the Nor-^ v/egioa Club exhibit committee were already in full swing, and no one deplored the fact that the tv/o exhibits came at the same time more than they. In fact, I v/as called up and asked if it v;ould in any way interfere v/ith our exhibit at the Women's VJorld*s Fair, and I told them decidedly not, as our booth would be an exhibit of women's work only. Mrs. Carl Sandberg, in the short time at her disposal, did excellent work, and I still insist that the Nonvegian booth
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7;as one of t>:e :.io3t interest in-: '-^nd instructive booths at tLe Fair. V/e never attempted to ];iar:e it the r.ost beautifi'l, for to nakc an eirht by ten space — .vith :;hite-v;asried half-v;alls sh'-ped exactly like a horse stall — lool: beautiful is inpossible. r3ut v/e had on exhibit the nost excuir^ite knitted and crocheted laces over fifty years old, colored embroideries in silks and 7:oolens, and beaded v;ork, so^e of it a hundred years old. :ic had beautiful carvin.r^s done oy v/omen, './hite needlevcrk of every description v;hich -^^ no store in Chicar;o can duplicate; v;onderful hardancer v/ork, and all kinds of o renuine v/oven Ckle ♦ V/e also had a hand looi.: irith one oT our inenbers demoi.- '^ stratinn its use and orieration. V/e had hand-./oven linens of a hundred ^^ears ks a{-o, and hand-:,oven linens of recent fabrication, '.!e had the most beautiful ^'^ handmade lace in noint and Valenciennes patterns ir.ade by the Salvation .'irny vronen in ITorv/ay, and v/e had eribroidered linens nade by the c^^ls in the Land- sfenf:sel federal prisonT" £^t Cslo. '"-e also had regulation handiiade Norv/erian sv/eaters and mittens that v;e could have sold by the dozens. -Ve even had every description of homer.iade buckles, and best of all v;e had our typically splendid intellicent v/onen in that booth — v/orien \;ho could toll the histor., of every piece
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of ?:orl: there, and v/ho had audiences constantly admirinc Norway's vronderful handv;ork, both of the past and tho present.
The artist, Emma Gordon, v;ho received the sympathy of Liss Aslau Berger, is 5 too broad-ininded a v/onan to need syi.ipathy; in fact, she hung her pictures her-c- self, certainl^^ net to [Treat advant'^re for herself, but she did the best that P could be done under the circuinstances. Surely the backcround of the beautiful 7,^ Olcle v;as better than if they had sv/unc in the open spaces, for v/e had no x*/alls;o and I r:ant to say rif:;ht nov/ that I v:ish v/e had raore of the s^/zeet, kind charac- ;'^ ters that Lliss Ck)rdon is. If so, then '.:e v;ould never have had this controversy^ Unknov/n to nest of us, she ca^iie and offered her services, and not only that, c^ but she sta-,'ed '.,/ith us and relieved the v/onen v/hen thev v;ero tired: not one day, but every day, and she deserves our ri'sititude.
I cannot understand I.Iiss Berber's assertion that jealousy stalks among the Nor/^egian people, or that it is t:/'pical thut we in the h'or^vegian colony can- not ivork to^:ether. If such is the case, then I have been blind to these fact
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If the iior./erian people v;ere not typically patriotic and self-sacrificing for all that is .vcrth while, then v;e v:ould never have had the old people ♦s hones and the Ciiildren's homes, the churches, the hundreds of different societies, the sin^-:ers, and tlie athletes. It is v;orIc, real v:ork hand in hand, and it ^ is your heart in it that makes all thes things possible. V/e naturally have a few snobs aiicnc the Ilor./egians like all other nationalities, but v;e don*t take theiTi seriously. 77e only pity them for v/liat they niss of the real v;ork, real co-OT)Gration, and real hannony. 5o
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Hov/ v/ould such Seventeenth of Kay and Leif Ericson and Sinr:in2: Festivals be possible if v/e v;ere not v/orking in hanaony? Life throughout is a give and take proposition. If v;e give nothing, v/e generally receive nothing. Lliss Berger also takes occasion to blane the I^onvegians (I take it for granted she means the women) for the program. She says their part in itv;as poor be- cause our numbers v;ere too small. The fact is that we v;ere only allov/ed eight girls to take part, and these v;e had; they really v;ere, even if it is hard for
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our critics to believe, civen credit for beiric the best in the line.
The Grie;'3 Sinrinr: Society is next attacked. Let me say that first of all it
was the ^Inierican connittee that arranr^ed v;ith Grief; to sinr. I did not i^
hear the::., but I v/as told they san^ v/cll, and that f'^ct seens substantiated ^
since I have had several re uests for t:ieir address. Tliat the art of sonc F
V7as saved by Lrs. Ilamr.er L'oeller is farfetched :;hen I:iss Bercer says that the C
lady is the only IIor./e^*ian soloist in the city. I could nmne several. It is
true that the Ilor./efian v/onen had nothing to do v;ith the ^orocrai.i, but i^ did
not necessarily nean that the ^^.ericans discovered Vxs. Hamrier L'celler, be- ^^
cause I knov: they did not. I ari not a corr^.et.ent critic, so I v/ill say nothing
of the singer except that I thin!: she san^ entirely too lon^.
Then tlie Dansarrinc (Dance Rinf) cones in for its share next, l.iiss Berber says that it v:as Bedaarende (beautiful, touchinc) • '-rs. Hakstad says it v/as not. Considering the fact that tlie .aierican '.orients Corjnittee had called our Yice- Consul jendelboe at the last nioj;ient and asked for a dance exhibit, I think
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they did splerxdidly. Their teacher, Llr. Harald Semb, has been ai/ay since before Christnas, I v;ill ar:ree that the 2vanston dancers are fine, but v/e should not be bl^aiued oecause they were not invited.
If both these ladies will think back, they will remember that it v/as the Svanston Dan sar ring that entertained us so splendidly at the Federation Christmas party, but my feelings were not a bit hurt even thoue^h two of my own dauchters belonced to the ITorv/ecian Club Dansarring. And nov; to finish, I hope that I may be allov/ed to offer just a little criticise.: of my ovm. ;
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M)R:iEGIAIT
I would not like to have Kiss Ber^/;er criticize Lie ii she only does it from hearsay, for some serious in.i stakes can be made that way. It is not leaders we need — those are easily' obtained, and Liss Ber^^er herself seems to have constituted herself as one of them — it is v;ide-axvake , broad-minded people v;e need, people v/ho are just and can think and speak for themselves. Abuse is the easiest thine in the v/orld to give, riot leaders, but co-v/orkers is v;hat v:e need. V-Hien you have been in the v;crk as long as v;e have, Lliss Ber^^^er, then you v;il2 have learned to ^ive and talce and smile tlirough it all. You say the Polish and Hun£^arians made a better impression on Americans than the Nor- v/egians. I do not a;:ree with you; you are young and have not been v/ith us on all otiicr occasions of foreign exhibits and ejideavors*
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you say, beriind. Tliere is not a race in America that is more honored and respected than the ITorv;esian. Triore is not a ni^tion, barring none, v;ho has {^iven so r.uch to American industry, American culture, /aaerican arts, crafts and handi'.vorl:, and iiinerica has told us so very often; and I assert and dare ^ anyone to dispute it that vie Nonvecians can hold our heads as high as any p race vrho helps to make Araerica vjhat she is today, C
A little more teamv/ork v;e nay need once in a v;hile, but I am glad I am among £
those who are ::illin;-: to give of themselves all that tliey can, and to give ^
credit to tliose ivho are doin^: the sane, I am looking for.vard to having Liss N
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Today the Norsemen in Chicago celebrated an event that means 5 much to them— the discovery of America by Leif Sricson» There v/ere about forty r^ organizations represented in the parade, which was one of the finest ever seen r among the Scandinavian groups • ^
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Kany people do not know that there are eight ITorwegian boat clubs in Chicago • •^. What a show they made on the lake front I It was worth seeing. ^
The parade was, as stated, not only big but picturesque. The line-up was as follows :
1. Police Escort.
2. Bands (three).
3# Athletic Association Float, followed by the following Athletic societies:
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4. Music, followed by Group Societies: Nordlyset, Norfaelles, Kristianialaget, Nordmollelaget.
5. Band.
6. Representative Citizens.
7. The Knights of the VJhite Cross.
(a) Synnove and Aftestemer; (b) Float; (c) Nora Lodge; (d) Leif Ericson; (e) Fordensksold; (f ) Dovre.
8. Band.
9. Sons and Daughters of Norway:
(a) Float; (b) Camilla Collet Drill Team; (c) Camilla
Collet Lodge;
(d) Anna Kolbjomsdatter Drill Team; (e) Oselio Singing Society; (f ) Anna Kolbjomsdatter Lodge; (g) Freydis; (h)GloTmnen; (i) Nornen; (J) Bjomstjerne Bjorson Float; (k) Bjorstjeme Bjomsen Lodge; (1) Progress Lodge.
10. Band.
11. Singers:
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12. (a) Eikunsiind; (b) Visitors.
13. Automobiles:
(a) rioat. (b) Scandia Lodge, (c) Norwegian Literary Society.
(d) Private autos — fifty of them.
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''Sigurd Jorsalfar** Grieg.
Orchestra with Emil Bjorn, Director.
'♦America" • Tully.
"Norv/egian National Hymn" Nordraak.
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Danish Chorus Harmonien, with -;^
Joel luossberg, Director
••Singers^ Greeting'*. • Grieg^
•♦Olaf Trygvarson** . .•.• ..•••••••.•••• •Reissiger
Grand Chrous, with Smil Bjorn, Director.
Address by Professor Chester Gould. «Norge Mit ITorge** (Nor/iay, i:y Nor.vay) Alf. Paulsen
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Orchestra
*T)ef ending My Country** .Tischendorf
**The Blue Fjords** Afred Paulsen (Dane)
NorAregian Chorus, with Enil Ejorn, Director
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•'The Star Spangled Banner**.
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THE STAVANGERLAO
:e ^e **Stayaiig6rlag** held Its yearly festiyal last Stinday at Atlas Park* ^
The program for the day consisted of speeches ^ mtisic^ and song* :^
It was estimated that every Norwegian in Chicago bom in Stavanger Amt o
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KRISTIANIALAGET
Kristianialaget (The Christiania Clan) celebrated the three hundredth anniversary of the founding of the city of Christiania with a festival at the Logan Square Uasonic Temple, last Sunday.
translator's note: The ••Kristianialaget*' is a society formed of people who ^
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motto ••Nordmaen Pra Norge" (Norwegians from Norway) is the national ^Jj^e^^J o
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LEIF EHIGSON FESTIVAL
The Norwegian National ^.eague held a festival last 'Saturday in honor of Leif Ericson. The festivities began at the "Viking Ship" in Lincoln Park, and ended later in the day at the L^micipal ?ier Auditorium.
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KRI3TIAITL\Li\GET
Kristianialaget ^le Christiania Clar[7 gave a novel entertainment last week at Dania Hall. They put on an old-fashioned Christiania Market. It was on the order of our fairs. They portrayed Youngtorvet Jk market in Christ iani^T" Mollegaden No. 19, poller Street No. 19/ Snip-Moller /a historic section of old Christiani^ and also portrayed such curious characters as Frendens Engel ^THie Angel of Peace/ and i\nna Brandfleld. They also portrayed the police, various criminals and peasants who always attended these markets.
They were assisted by the follov;ing artists of the Norwegian stage: Ebba Frederiksen, Violinist; Kathleen Norris, Piano; Madame C. Clepp ^hristin^; Otto Clausen, Baritone; The Norsemen's Singing Society, Marie Hoyng's Child Dancers and Signor Dahl, professional magician.
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A separate stage was set up, Dovre Hallen, where the following artists appeared; Sigrid Bergstrom Peterson, Hedvis Johnson, Betzy Lomo, Oscar E. Franck, Bjame Trogstad, Harald Semb and the Kristianialag Orchestra, with Theodor Lovstad, directing.
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^ALL FESTIYAlJ
The Norsemen's Singing Society sponsored a fall festival last Sunday in
Atlas Park, 5025 North Crawford Avenue* The Oselio Singing Society, the ^
Bjorgvin Singing Society, the Norwegian Glee Club, and the Norsemen's Singing .'J
Society participated with group singing and individual numbers* The ^^
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The Norwegian group celebrated the hiindredth anniversary of Chicago at the <=^ Auditcrium. The progreim opened with the singing of *'The Star-spangled Banner'* F and continued with the following tableau: ^
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1. Prologue.
2. Indian music from Victor Herbert. ^ Scene II
1. Indian music by Heiman Belstedt.
2. "Indian Vfar Dance" from Victor Herbert's "Natoma". Scene III
1. "Rule Britannia".
2. Old Netherland hymn, church choral.
3. Old French country dance.
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1. IndiEm nucic fron Victor ..erbert^s ^llatOi.ia". Scene V
1, Illinois beco:.e3 a state; "Spring Jance" by Clrieg.
2. "Illinois". Scene YI
1. "Iviarseillaise".
2. "La Vivandiere".
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4. Virginia .:eel, concluded by "Yan^iee noodle".
5. Inter, .ission; pastorale rrorn xiossini's ''Ouillair.ie Jell". Scene VII
1. "Harvest Jance" by Oriec.
2. "Hail 'joluiibia' . scene VIII
1. ♦'i^'ollov; tiie j'lag".
2. "'v/e ^ire Joniiig jj'atliGr -».bra:iai;i" (Civil ^ar song).
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1. ''./orld's I'air ..arch'* by Jousa. 3cene XI
1^ "3on^ of the Civil ..ar" by Ck^dell.
2. ''Hands across tlie Jea" and "Over There". Gcene XII
1. "Angel Chorus" fron "Elijah".
2. "Song of Abiindance".
5. "Stars and Stripes ij'orever" by Sousa.
4. "Pledge to Colunbia".
5. ".^iiaerioa".
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Friday evening the bazaar for the Home for the Aged in Schoenhofen's Hall was concluded. Last evening was the ..'icker Park Branch evening and the income was larger that that of any earlier day, $1,290.00. The total for the week was $3,328.00, a very good result.
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At the Humboldt Park Branch the bazaar for the Home for Aged last Monday made a profit of $562.00. Tonight a bazaar is held at the Logan Square Branch.
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• The Homegian Tlomn^e Sick Relief AaBOCiation held its regular monthly ^
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Norwegian Joraen's Sick Benefit and Aid Society will hold a bazaar ionday afternoon and evening October 29 •
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1. 0. G. T* Lodge Tordensk j old will hold a great Harvest Social at 2404 North Avenue, on September 29. Everybody welcome • Frldthjof Werenskjold will speak.
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HORTffiGIA^I
Skendinavenj Sept. 18, 1917, THE GARDEN SOCIAL The mere Earth-pecple visit the Fairies at Dickinscn park.
And cf course, the garden social given by the Ncrwegisji Wohen's Federation last Friday evening proved a success. It is to be Suspected the Mrs. Sundy-HeJisen, from whom came the initiative for the social, must be in alliejice v;ith all the good powers; and the Pwed Cross v/crk cf the Norv;egian Women^s Federation irust be highly pleasing to these pov/ers for they lent great help.
All of September, this year, has been cold end stormy, end scoffers start- ed giving advice that the Fairies v/ould need to appear in fur coats and high boots - and then, on the evening of the social, the mildest ejid most beautiful weather prevailed, and the Fairies danced in their filiry garments.
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everything being as if ordered. These v/ho were present at the social vail net forget Dickinson Park very scon. People coLiing to the social by auto or by street-car did not need to ask their way to the fete. Even frcn a- far the niulti-oclcred lanterns in the garden sent their gay invitation to the ench8Jited garden into the midst of the glcom of the night.
The people cane - by the hundreds and thcusejids - expecting inuch anc find- ing more. A little while for orientetion, and they would find acquaintences and friends among the inultitude. Hejiy went about carrying lanterns - it seemed as if the garden were peopled with lights dancing about. Then cane the iiiusic and the dances of the Fairies, dances trensplanted from the woods of Norway to the parks of /jnerica. There were various Ilorwegieji national deuces too, all to the great delight of the guests. Later there were speech- es about the Red Cross v;ork of the Norv/egien Women's Federation. Finally the garden social wss over, an event not scon to be forgotten.
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SEVEN YEARS JUBII£E
Lodge Camilla Collett of Daughters of Norway last Monday celebrated the date of its origin. Seven years ago nhen the lodge started its activity, there were Just a few members. It has now become a large society , and has been very active during the years • The social was good evidence of the vitality of the lodge » and the spirit of friendliness and progress prevailing •
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LAl.1^1 SOCIAL
The annual '*Lawn Social" for the benefit of the Home Finding Society will be
held this comin,!^ Saturday, afternoon and evening at the Home, 4840 ^/. Byron St. -xj
The committee on arrangeT.ents has been struggling hard to make this social o
surpass all those held at earlier times, and visitors on Saturday will find i^
everythincr in first class order. S
At present there are about thirty children in the regular residence at the home and, as anyone v/ill realize, it is not easy to provide enough of food and clothing for so many children • Kspecially in times of high prices, as at present, the task becomes very difficult. But the Norwegian population in Chicago have found v^ays of keeping this v/ork -^oing at earlier times, and it may be said v/ith confidence that they will not permit the children of the :;ome to suffer want in the future. Several ministers will s^^eak at Saturday's Festival, and good music has been provided for. The refreshments at these socials have alwp.ys been of the very best kind, so that those who are coming to the arrange lent on Saturday may confidently
expect to get :;reat value for the slight amount of money required of them.
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The Thira Annual Scandinavian ^ong Feptival yesterday afternoon in liverview Park was a gre^t success. In spite of the heat, a large crov/d had assembled - more than 8,000 - to listen to the tonal offerings. The united chorus consisted of four llorv/egian sin.2;ing societies, four Dr.nish and suven Swedish, The result was a chorus of 500 voices.
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NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN HOSPITAL The Nurses* Graduation Festival vas very attractive.
The graduation exercises were conducted at the cozy little Humboldt Park Church at the corner of California Avenue and Le Moyne Street, and has been placed at the hospital's disposal •
A varied musical program was carried out, and speeches were made emphasizing the broader sphere of women in modern life, together with the fact that in the care of the ill and in the work for prevention of illness women's participation is of special value*
Afterwards the president of the hospital distributed the diplomas to the graduates, all of iriiom were from Chicago #
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TR3 SC-.NDINAVIAM SONG FESTIVi^LS
NCR-^OIAN
The coifl-aittee is now making preparations for the third annual i'neet at Rivervievr
Park The endeavor to bring Scandinavian sin?;ers closer together is
steadily progressing. Approaches have now been made to the American-Scandinavian Foundation, which has rromised to give support to the mov0ment^ since it is considered a link in the cultural progress of the Scandinavian people in this country. It seems possible that the committee may receive "inancial support from thf^ foundation no"^ in the form of direct lonetarv contributions, but a -guarantee to cover possible deficits. Such guarantee would give new impetus to the work of co-0;eration amon^^ the singin^ associations of t^e Scandinavian nationalities.
The librarian of trie University of Chicago, James C, .1. Hanson has made the following movement and is of interest with reference to the song festival to be held: ".^^ny /imerican music societies have undertaken of late to take up the music
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of Orieg, Gede, and other Scandinavian composers, iilthough in command, as a rule, of excellent music material, the results have not been quite "of grade." The execution has seemed feeble -md monotonous in comparison with the presentations of the Scandinavian singers. fhere understanding and execution of genuine Tordic music is concerned, we shall probably, in the future as in the past, have to dep nd upon Americans of Scandinavian descent •
Unfortunately, our Scandinavian sin ing societies consist almost exclusively of men whose economic position does rot make it possible for them to c-evote much of their time or means to music. For this reason it would be very desirable if some man of wealth could be prevailed upon to take the matter in hand. Through a legacy or fund for the purpose of promoting and preserving the best in Nordic music, "the giver could add greatly to cultural service^
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TTIE ITOR./SrrlAII BUILDING
An appeal came to us aonio tixs ago to assist in the erects. on of a Noi^^egian building at the San j'rancisco exposition. At first it appeared to us that ue ;vere not particularly concerned with this inatter, but further considera- tion showed the situation to be as follows:
The 3v;ede3, Danes, and nearly all other small as well as .-raat n^itions, have ^
erected buildings at the I'air and have made provisions for the reception of their people at the -^^xposition, but the Ilorwegians looked in vain for a build- ing over '.iiich was hoisted the flag of their fatlierland. i^ was done by those governments in connection with the Swedish and Danish buildings, Korirvay signi- fied her willinr-ness to contribute one half toward the erection and maintenance of a suitable building if the Ilonvegians here would contribute the other half. The proposition v;as reasonable and the question presented was whether we should raise the money necessary — some .40,000, — or v/hether we should endure the
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humiliation of being less patriotic than the other two groups of Scandinavian people •
In viev; of the Tact that the Nor.vegian Lutheran Synod meets at the sPalv and that the Ilor.ve^ian Sangerfest pinner i*'estival7 will be held there, and in view of tlio further lact that June 7 has been desi^^natod ^llonvay Day" on the official Ijxposition program, it was particularly humiliating to thinlc that wa should not even have a flag T)ole from v/hich to unfold the colors of old ^ Nonvay.
Considering those facts, we decided to help. The building is erected and paid for. A naiber of men have contributed from ^25 to ^100 each, but no general canvas has been made for we have oeen unwilling to incur expenses that would reduce the contributions made. ^e have decided instead to make an appeal to our people tiiroughout ;j:ierica for a helpin<^ hand. Join us if
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3^ou can. 3end contributions to Theodore ./old, Federal Reserve Bank, Minneap- olis, Minnesota, or Skandinaven, Chicago, Illinois. ..e might suggest that contributions from ^2 to ,^25 would be entirely acceptable and proper. nj
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The Nor;7ei;:iaii colony of O"iioa<30 is ^" eased over a piece of 30od fortune in the line f i^usic. A recent arrival in Cica^o is a :'Ouns tenor, Thor-./ald VJoll, v/ho is a son of 2ev. Hans V/oll of Lillihanrier, IToraay, and a ne^<hev: o*" Professor './oil of Ladison, V/isconsin. This young nan has an excellent riusical oduCGti')r and has v;on a nane f ^r hinself in the old lojid, -jhere he v/as the soloist for the iror;vo2;ian Student 31n.-:ers* Federat' -^^n for soversl --ears.
Durinri the "V;ild Rollo'^ festivities in Rouen, France, last suj^mer, Ilr. VJoll v;as tiie soloist of the ;rert Nor.ve^ian c'lorus that too^.: :^c.rt in that affair.
Vie are all vmitin'^ to see ;;ith v;:iich of our 3":ica:;o c .oruses he v:ill affiliate, and :ve are 1 o in^; for:7ard to \is first aroearance in a Oiica^o concert.
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the sixth anniversary of Lodge No, 5 of the I.O.G.T., on February 17th.
In spite of the fact that Captain Roald itoiundsen v/as civins his final ^
Chicago lecture at the sarie time, the I.O.G.T. festival v/as v/ell-
at tended.
A tasty banquet v/as serried in fie spacious dinin^-hall, and speeches, singing, and riusic contributed to the pleasure of tie gala affair. LIr. and Hrs. Fr. '.'/emskjold entertained v/ith readings and sp^.eches that were well-received.
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Captain Hoald A^iunclGen^s visit to Ohica::o v/as a f^ala e-jent for .ur ITor;/e':ian Colony anl a success in every v/ay. The •-:reat explorer r;as kept bus:^ every linuts -.;ith banq^uets, dinners, and receptions. One v/ond rs h v;; the vitality o:^ one :.:sn could survive it all.
. Upon his arrival at the Polk Street station, he v/as Taeted v/ith the strains of Ja Vi J^lsker, the IIor-.TOiuan national anthera, sung by the Nor^/:egian Singers' Lea :ue of Chi-^.a-i-o. lIor-.Te^iian flacs 'ere displayed as never before in the history of Chicane; nyT^iads of Norseraen shouted their ""urrah's" at the station and along the route to the University Club, v.liere he v;as to be the guest of the Chicago Geographical Society during his stay in Chicago. The Captain v;as visibly moved by the » reception given him at the station; by the hearty singing under the ^ baton of Professor Alfred Paulsen, the speech of v/elcome \) j Lr.
Thoratenson, president of the Singers* LeagTie, and the shouted greetings ^::^
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of the host of Norsenen, all in the beloved toa:::ue of that Gi'Gat little country, Norway.
Captain Amundsen is an imposing figure, a t;y'"')ic';:l descendant of the rugged Vikings, famous in saga and in song, and he speaks v/ith a direct- ness and ^ov;er that leaves no doubt in the listener's mind t lat here is a man of knowledge, endurance, rjid character; a ^aan who knove and speaks v/i.th authority.
Had Captain Amundsen been able to accept even a small portion of invitations for entertainment by Chicagoans in general -ind the Norvvegian colon:^ in Particular, he v/ould have had to prolong h'.s stay many weeks, h'e can state, with no fear of contradiction, that tre doors and hearts of Chicago v;ill always be v/ide open to this .;orld hero, and vie Norsemen are rightfully ^_. proud that we are of the rrsune race as the intrepid Roald Amundsen. /".^ >
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So vol::;iinous have b en the r sports in our :jrec:ter Chicago dsilies of the enc^ageiients arranged "by the Captain's "h:;st," the Ghica^^o Geo'traph- ical Society, that it is unnecessary for us to repeat they: in Scanclia; vie will therefore coiifine our r.r.arks to the ^^cruinbs" of tine r-ranted hi s count ry.'ien.
lie had our -lero for a vor:,'- short tine v;hen the Norje Ian Club 'ave a dinner in his honor, follov/i:.:^ a reception at the r>lackstone Hotel, 7/here he had been the "-.uest of l.Ir. IIau;an, the ITon'/c -ian Consul. Tlie club save thel:^ ^.inner at the Con,];re:is 'lot-^^l, and 150 "•"'=^ ts sovj and heard the captain. They enjoyed ever^^ ' inute of t'l.. allotted time (6:00 to ^::--'.I:.). Speakers at the dinger vrere Dr. 'Varloe, i..r, G-iaver, and LIr. 'lu neland. Captain Anuddsen expressed his deep appreciati:n f '.r the courtesy and i;;ood-v;ill of ::is "ov/n people,*' and re^r^^tted that his tiMe vms so short. He added thay he '.oood to be able to ^ay an
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exclusive visit to the Norsemen of Chicago later on^ The Captain could not concieve -:^f a heartier, -'ore touchins v:elco:,:e than that v;hich vias accorded hin upon his arrival in G'licaso. It :7ill ^..iTrrays remain in his menory as an outstanding day in his eventful life.
Orchestra Hall V7as filled to capacity Ion:;* bor'ore the time set for the
lecture. T'^o Nor/rcf^ian attendance exceeded by far the attendance of
other nationalities; they v;ere solidly packed i^-^o •♦-'-e sections for
which Sc-ndia and the iTorwegian Olub had hainled the sal© of tickets. Not one
ticket remained unsold at either place.
It seemed as t ough the applause v;ould never end v/hen Captain /^lundsen, escorted by Professors Covrles and Cox, appeared on the platform. ;,ulet v;as finally restored, hov/ever, and "^rofessor Cov;les presented Captain Amundsen v;ith the C'^ica-^o Ceo^raphical Society Cold !,:cd;l. This brouroht forth another salvo of applause that v;as stilled entirely only i-hen /<i
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Gaptain Aniundser steooed fcrvmrd and raised his hand for luiet. The Captain spoke briefly of his inany trips of ex^iloration, and at length of his tria^iphal trip to the pole. 3oth the "^ j:jture and the accoripany- ing pictures vrere r^bsorbed by t:ie most intensely Interested audience v/e have ever seen, and no one in that vast audience doubted thrt they had Listened to one of the ^-reatest :aen of the modern -.';orld.
The difficulty experienced by those './ho liad not obtained tickets in advance v/as exe^iplified by Uayor Harrison* s experience. The I.^ayor decided at the last minute to attend, and no reat v;as available until Professor Patten gave the I.layor rds ovm seat in the box h^ had reserved, the professor st-"~ting that he ould attend the lecture at Evanston, the next evening, instead.
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Our Korv/egian organizations will have little opportunity to see or fete Captain Roald Amundsen during his visit to Chicago. As he is the guest of the Chicago Geographical Society, his time will be almost entirely taken up with meetings the society has arranged.
Captain Amundsen will arrive on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 2, and will be taken directly to the University Club, v/here he will be th-;- guest of the Geographical Society during his stay in Chicago. On Sunday evening the Society is to give a monster banquet in his honor. However, on Monday, Feb. 6, at 6 P.M., Den Norske Klub (The Norwegian Club) is giving a dinner in honor of the explorer in the Florentine Room of the Congress Hotel. The dinner will necessarily be a rush affair, as the Captain is due at Orchestra :iall for his lecture at 8 P.M. Following the lecture, he v.lll be tendered a reception and smoker. The IJorwegian National League is discussing plans for a possible torch-light parade for Sunday evening, but tliis, at present, is somewhat indefinite.
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On Tuesday, the Captain T,oes to Evanston, where he is to lecture in the ConflTegational Church, under the auspices of the local lodge Suold (Shield) of the Sons of Norway. A detailed progran of Captain Amundsen's engagements will be 3iven in our next week's is3ue*
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The "Norge" Ski Club celebrated their 7th anniversary on Saturday Nov. 9th with a banquet, for members and friends. Unlike other mortals, who dread the coming of winter with its snow, cold weather, short days and long nights, the ski boys look fonvard to a great time at the "Norge** hill at Gary. Good Norwegian food, plentiful and well served combined with enthusiastic reports and speeches served to make the evening one of the most pleasant ever spent by the club.
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Scandla. Nov, 16, 1912. ^RWiCf'S INDEIENDENCE DAY CELEBRATL:^
Tliose v/ho are familiar vlth Ilorv/ec-^ian histoi'^'' Iznovc that the first step taken to obtain Norv.ay*s freedom and independence v.as taken at .jiidsvold in 1814, Chica^'o has an energetic younc people* s society named ".liidsvold," v;hich, true to its name, has begun the first public festivities in its campaign for funds for the memorial gift to Ilor^./ay in 1914.
The festival, \;ith an excellent program, \;as held at Bjor^oin Hall on Saturday, IIov. 9, G-eorge (Llay 17th) ICramer v;as the main speaker and the Scandinavian Socialist Singing Society (4-^^) provided the musical part in a very pleasing selection of choral nurabers. Tlie festival ended v;ith a demce.
The aim of the society seems to 'nave put a real celebration spirit into the gathering, as it becaiiie necessary to turn out the lights to stop the festival.
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^UTING AT RIVER7IEW PAI^
The R« E. K. (Knights of the White Cross) Is now one of Chicago's strong fraternal orders* There are a number of local lodges throughout the city, and they are all co-operating to put on a big picnic tomorrow at Biverview Park. Nora Leif Erikson, Tordenskjold, Dovre, Wergeland and Columbia lodges will all take part In the outing. The Norsemen's Male Chorus will sing, and the Norwegian Turners will put on a gymnastic show. The Turners* band will play, and there will be a tug of war between the lodges.
The knights recently moved into their new building, and the picnic tommorow is in the nature of a celebration of this event. Every effort has been put forth to make tomorrow's outing a success and we predict a record attendance. All Norsemen are welcome.
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i /ncrv/egian evenin^
Chicago's Apothecaries are good mixers (no pun intended). This is evidenced at their social gatherings, one of which was held last Monday. The Chicago Apothecaries* Club had arranged a Norwegian evening at the Hotel Bismark where decorations and surroundings were in the Norse style.
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Mr. Brunn represented Norway on the committee, to make sure that the real o, Norse brew was served by Dr. A. Doe. An octette from the •TTordmaendenes'* S Male Chorus, under the direction of Hans Oftedahl, entertained with several selections that were thoroughly enjoyed, '//ith all the appetisers disposed of, the group adjourned to the tavern where the sumptuous free lunch dis- appeared like dew under the warm sun. -That chance has a supply of eatables after a few drinks of Lysholm Akvavit and a speech by Dr. Doe? This was one occasion where the well-known business and pleasure, was properly well mixed •
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I^TIOIIiJL 3IiJaS.RS' LZAGUE ZS3Tr7AL 5
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First Division:
1. Linnehaha Ljale Chorus, oioux Falls, 3. D.
2. Grieg Chorus, Canton, S. D.
3. Grieg Chorus, Ft. iX)dge, Iowa.
4. Norsei:ien*s Chorus, Llinneapolis.
5. Hordraak Chorus, Lladison, S. D.
6. Bjarre Chorus, Grand Forks, 3. D.
7. Norsemen's Chorus, 3t. Paul.
8. Normania Chorus, Duluth.
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9. Uordstrom Chorus, Superior.
10. Nord3X)n Chorus, Superior. ^
11. Yilcing Chorus, Gloquet, IJiiin. 3
12. Koniiania Chorus, -a Orosse, ;/is. £ Second Division: ^
1. Norwegi^ui Good Templar Choras, Minneapolis. ^
2. Northcape Chorus, iJlnneapolis.
3. Varde Cnorus, Bode, Iowa.
4. Echo Glee Club, Decorali, lov/a.
5. Grieg Chorus, Ilordness, Iowa isic).
6. Brage Chorus, Thief Hiver Falls, Liinn.
7. Viking Chorus, Aberdeen, S. D.
8. V/arren Chorus, Jarren, Liinn.
9. Norden Chorus, Devils j-ake, N. D.
10. Ft. Sanson Chorus, Ft. itoison, 11. D.
11. Kjerulf Chorus, Hat ton, IJ. D.
12. Abercronbie Chorus, Abercrombie, IT. D,
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2. Fram Chorus, 3t. Paul, Llinn. 2
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4. Luren Chorus, iJecoraii, Iowa. .^
5. LjOLi Chorus, Fergus Falls, Linn.
6. Bjorgvin Chorus, Benson, Llinn.
7. Ga\iken Chorus, Decorah, Iowa.
8. Viking Chorus, Crookston, ivinn.
9. Synna Chorus, iiaiiions, Minn.
10. Norwegian Glee Club, VJinnipeg, Can.
11. Korsemen^s Chorus, Sioux City. Fourth Division:
1. Bjorgvin Chorus, Chicago.
2. Norwegian Glee Club, Chicago.
3. Norsnen's Chorus, Chicago.
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6. Northcape Chorus, Albert x.ea, !J.nn. -^
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8. Grieg Chorus, Beloit, V/is. *^
9. Norsenen*s Chorus, Brooklyn. S
10. Norwegian Glee Club, Hobo^:en. ^
11. /mduaize Chorus, Providence, H. I.
12. Norrona Chorus, i'argo.
13. Orpheus Chorus, Fargo.
The Friday evening program was as follovjs:
1. Overture, ^'Le Dominio Noir" Auber
Orchestra, ll. 1,1* Riidd, Director
2. ^Giv Act" aUfred Paulsen
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Llildred Hoiisdalil, Soprano
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V/innesheik County Singers* League, ^
Carlo A. Sperati, Director ^
5. Prologue Leoncavallo
Gustav lloluiquist
6. 'Ilaar Fjordene Blaaner" Alfred Paulsen
Chicago Norwegian Singers' League
7. '^Torrona-Kvadet" Grieg
Grand Chorus, ^Ivind Borsoru, Soloist
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Intemission
8. a) Serenata, "Love in Idleness^' » I^cbeth
b) "ITorwo£ian Dance," Opus 35 Greig
Orchestra
9. ''Du Lann" Signe Lund
Grand Chorus and Orchestra
10. aj "Somnierdag" Kjerulf
b) "Uor" i^tius
c) Ballad, "Knud Larvard" Gade
G. Ilolmquist
11. "Varde" Ilaarlclon
Grand Chorus, G. Ilolnquist, Soloist, Ealten, Director
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c) "Gtoodbye" Tosti ^
Llildred itomsdahl ^
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Twin Porte Singers*, Gustav Flaaten, Director ^
14. Trombone Solo Selected
Trygve Helseth
15. "Landkjending" Grieg
Grand Chorus, &• Holmquist, Soloist
The Norwegian National Singers » League held their meeting on l^^riday, the day after the first concert. Sixteen new singing societies joined the Norwegian
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National Singers' League, *^al:ing a total of forty-eit'^t active choruses in the i.-. League to date, and a total of 1,134 singers. The monthly Sangerhilsen now :s> has 1,855 subscribers. "p
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A cable, from the Norwegian National Student Singers* League JTn Norway/ ^/as '^ received, wishing their i\merican brothers success. Julius Jaeger was elected 2 national president and Emil Bjom v;as especially honored '^
The prograin for the last evening of the festival was as foilov/s:
1. •'Scenes from Boheme" I^ssenet (sic)
Orchestra
2. "Brudefaerden" Reissinger
Grand Chorus
3. "Robert, toi que je aimer" I^eyerbeer
Jessie Hazelton Askegaard, Soprano
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H.R»V.S.S. Association, Dr. Vistavnet, Director
?• "Hor OS Svea" Wennerberg
Grand Chorus
8* "Hongs Kvadet" Grieg
Grand Chorus, iSlvind Borsura, Soloist
Intermission
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9. "Fantasie-Traunbilder" Lumby 5
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11. a) »»OhI Had I Jubal^s Lyre" Handel
b) Prelude, "Cycle of Life" Honald
c) "Birthday" Woodman
Jessie Ilazelton /iskegaard
12. "Tordeiiskjold" Selmer
Minneapolis Singers' Union, ^'rik Oulie, Director
13. a) "Kame3?at" /Comrade7 Kbrliiig
b) "Ea Sangers Bon" Reissinger
c) "Sotar Gossan" Lindblad
10. "Sangen liar Lysning" A. Paulsen %
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Cltica.":o Torolce I-liib (C;iic-.--o iior-.-s-ian Club) -eve .-:.. le::a (3U;p,'r;, on Saturday, Juns lL;th, to l'-:^ ;i3;ibsrs -.r.c" i:ivit3'A juoats. -h" ;u--: -to --ei'e ■^-'r'nt talren on
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in :";uc'i a s'lort ti.ie. jollcv;in'- t/ie i2:5:pectir:n trip, . i-";; ;b '";rs anr .^uoots ;:ore ssated ut -.rell-lac-en t';;-.l'33 :\:i^ v.!! Ti:' f:ill -"u.rcice t/: t'\^; e.:cell3:vb foods.
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'iiie ]'or'.:e;;ian press, lcd;'e3, r.:\C :i::.;'i::-: ::Gcio't.ier3 v:-^r3 alco ro ren ^ntod, and tho '-.'niv r.";io:' of Ciica':*c .-a:: ro"~'r:;.^ ^i-tcd o" ' roferi-^or '^•ould. An """-^ciallv
pleaain^ part O-* to eve:ii]i;;:'s jroTai v;.:\:: u'.e cc.ivLri'" ' ti ^n of ^'aurits "'-ibo,
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-•or':e :iari -'iiicc-o, /.'j-iaov .;. " t.i.' . cr .'C-lan l''atio;-:al Loa;-'uG. tod-' '^elc orated l".cr.;a7'c inaependcice ca, vitd a parade, ^p^ecae:^, piC::icG, an( other ::'eGtiTal3, 7'iic ij t";a bic d:iy Tor ^-cr.;a:;ianj tarouvaoat alie ::crld, a-v" CLica::o iz by ao :nans tVa' le-oL a a^a ;■ t'le eel
The ^^cvera::ient of l^ora- "is paia.i.:.... i3i:tary; a jovcrii-ient 'aiiclij alt"iou:^li l"orv:ay io a liia^^fon, is cf, l.y, ana for t:-'e jecjle. ^Mal] -'oad^a:- then,
having alraadp aa^'^ this for:: o? jovsraaeat in taa aotaa:.- couj-try. Dein^ vjell-^r^rundad in tl'ie prin^r-iple:: od '::eld-.:overnae2:t hefor? coain^;: to t'lis country, it i:j perrocaly propar that aa c3l--rratD May I'r'th and honor the country ahe/e t" eco idoao aeae i::pro33od upon our ;:iinds.
hitlierto, ;;e have hold ta'o par^adea, hut t i: y~ar there "ill he ono,rne to the elinination of the lone anc hitaor oppcaition accorded the hatic a League by loadoro of our hora'c-ian Chui-chOG.
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The j?oi:: festiT:..l oil' b- held i-'i :ranl'o ..orl" frcn l:?: ■>" no'-n on. A pro;:rr:-.i op atlletic event:; -oill 1--:^ 'lOld r^co'^ '^IC -..no :-oo.n-3, rny- the speaher" of the 'fay rill ho h. ^^orjeno': jern, attoc'ie o^ th^^ ro:-e-ian Consulate at hashin-ton, D. C: and .d-:ard j. Dmn^ , Icv-rnor o'? Illin-ic. '/x. Lasse arimdeland, Chicago att rne:', -;:il prorent t--:- cpo-hero. .. ...noical treat
is aloo in store Tor t'-^nse ::ho -:•■ ta Prand^s larh; the -for e^ian hinoers* League, conoosec oP the Tour Chic po -ale choruoes, -ill ontertain 'ith a pro,pra:;i of patriotic and clasr-ical son.ps,
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ri^jit, neither too l:-n:; nor too bo- v;j:.3tic . The h^ill vaG tastefully de- corated aric ev-r'~'thin^ co::ioi:-:ef to . lahe a thoria-^-^il" enlcahle eveninr^.
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a oancuet anc aro^rai: at T'^or^'vi?' "'all, ov. rue.;da", /airil :)Oth. T'lis
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NORV.-EGIi\N
The Norwegian Singers' League (Chicago division), held a private carnival at Bjorgvin Hall, on Saturday, i«Iarch 30.
The word carnival is of Italian origin, and means "farewell meats;" it is used in connection with the final pre-lenten festival, after which, thru the lenten season, meat is not eaten. The general public takes part in the carnival, all in costumes and masks.
In Norwegian, a "Karneval" means a masked ball, and describes last Saturday's affair literally, as no one was admitted who was not masked. The newly organized "Norske Klub," {Norwegian Club) including their male chorus - attended in a body. Not one member was missing.
Aside from the dancing, a program of music and song was enjoyed by all. A special number, which drew hearty applause, v;as the prologue, composed especially for the occasion by Finn Rein Simonsen, the Colony Lyric.
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:.e:;iber3 anC friends of .3t, jo'ianrie ■^irlzen (-i. Jo'in Torr^^^ian 7;Uth':ran Church), ^•ave a Sar;ric3 i^art;' for thoir "aijtcr, 7.ev rend ~\ ". • ..usan, anc his "Ife, '^ri Tluirsday, "larch 14.
The Reverend lir. .^usan ha :• been the .antTr rf the church durin:; "^'^^ la-t t\jo years, ^^j^*^- thou,:!! tho tiao 'la : be-n short, he and his -^ood v:ife have :;on the^a- seaves a aost o:l iriG^iuG ::■" t:;eir ^^aita; ul --'^^r:' an a."al"ity.
The iieifibers of th'D con'^-ro'^atioii anr their friends had ■•atheroo to honor t];.e he- loved cou"^le, and T-;re."^ent the . aith a :'ell-filled airje a:^ a tohen of a^m^reciation for the -.vondorful ■':^rh they had d:ne in such a chert ti;'ie.
The Reverend ... ..olstad, of harhus hirhen (jt. 'arh's Church}, a: the evenin-'s riaster "■f cerehonioG nade t'.e pr*-s::ntation, -snu announca-^. the pro^ra^^ "jh.ich con- sisted of vocal i3clection' by hr. Tiiiels, re:.din'"G b;- "iss "innie Troten, and .eon,:^3 by a nuartette of visitina friends.
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/pjOA BAInIQUET/
KOR-/EGIAN
p.l.. ...The Norv/egian Singers' League, composed of Norv/egian male
choruses of Chicago, held their annual banquet at the Bjorgvin Hall last evening. There were 150 guests at the banquet table when they partook of a complete assortment of traditional Norwegian Christmas delicacies. .lr# Zimmerman, the retiring president, introduced the incoming officials headed by Jr. Lyder Birkedal (liormendenes) president, who thanked the 1911 officers for \york well done and exhorted all singers to continue their faitnful service, in their own choruses and in the league and predicted a good year for the league and its members, ^t the close of the banquet Dr. Doe announced that Julius Jaeger, Bjorgvin*s president for :iiany years, would celebrate his 50th birthday or Christmas iiive and on that occasion he is to be decorated by the Christian University Students Chorus. Mr. Zimmerman and Mr. Birkedal were decorated with the jewel of the order and diplomas given both men. This knight- hood is much coveted by lorv/egians, especially those in foreign lands, and is bestowed for outstanding service in the re».lm of Korwet^ian song.
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Songs by the entire league v/as well rendered and the evening was a very pleasant occasion. Among those present, and who enjoyed every minute, was the world renovmed violinist Ole Theobaldi, who will give a series of concerts in Chicago, starting during Christmas.
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NORWEGIAN
p»4.«« •• •^•••On Saturday evening, last week, one-hundred friends
gathered at the home of ir. and ire* 'w^illifiun Gerner on »/ilson Avenue to celebrate their 20th anniversary* The hearty congratulations of the assembled friends were augmented by telegrams from various clubs and absent friends* Mr. Gerner was one of the founders of the Norske Kvartet Klub (The Norwegian Quartet Club) and this club together with other singing societies attended the celebration and contributed several songs f or ibhe evening's program, Dr^Warloe spoke on behalf of the singers in general, expressing heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Gerner for his long and faithful service in several singing societies and, on the singers behalf, presented the guests of honor with a beautiful gift* The many gifts and flowers that were brought or sent were a real testimonial to the esteem in which this worthy couple is held both in mnd outside of the Norwegiaji colony*
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^LD PEOPLE^S HOI^E PICNIC A BIG SUCCES^
p«4«««Th« annual pionlo of tha Old People^s Home Society was hald at the home in NonK>od Park on Saturday, Aug. 26th, and was a real aueeesa. Tba largest attendance in the history of the hone was recorded and the pleasure derired, from the throng of Tisitors, by the aged inmates knew no bounds*
lifoth Pedersen^s Orchestra pleased with a goodly nuiiber of old Norse folk melodies, and Birger Osland was the speaker of the day. Reverend .?olstead and Reverend Solberg, also spoke of the work of the home.
Miss Elizabeth Hiddleton sang a number of old favorite songs that awakened many pleasant memories of the land where these old people spent their childhood. The proceeds of the picnic were very gratifying, the net profit being over $800. The home is dQing a wonderful work, and our people are realising more thoroughly, as time goes on, that the number who contribute to its upkeep and riinning expense is constantly growing*
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p*8.««**Ilordiiienden68 Sangforening** (Nortbmen ^ a Singing Society) held their 4l8t annual picnic on Sunday, July 9th* Experienced committeemen had wisely secured the beat perk money could obtain and the resulting attendance more than justified the expenditure* Experience gained at former picnics demonstrated that "^ speeches **we re not popular, so music, singing and dancing were the day^s program that was thoroughly enjoyed by all#
The evening concert drew every one on the grounds, and with the assistance of a Swedish Chorus, irtiich was a special guest, the singers wove a spell of enjoyment over the vast assembly that held them till the last note had died away in the night. TBy the Sea** and *•! *ould Plee*^ in Norwegian and ••Free as a Bird**, and ••Spring Sunshine^^' in Swedish were exceptionally well rendered by the Norsemen and selections by the Swedish Chorus were given a long and hearty applause.
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/^SONS OF NORWAY' PICNIC/
p^8 •The ••Sons of Norway- picnic at Linden Park, Evanston was a real ^
homey affair, thoroughly enjoyed. During the early hours there seemed littls ^
probability of a crowd but before noon the pleasant picnic grounds were teeming p
with a happy and active throng. Coffee, ice cream and lemonade were in such <^
demand that the committee serring them found no opportunity for even a short g breathing spell and while the picnic was not planned for gain the ccwnnittee
annoimces a substantial profit for the day* ^
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Nordmaendenes Sangforening (Norwegian Singing Society) held its annual carnival ^ on Saturday February 25. The occasion held a double feature in Addition to the* g date marked the 40th anniversary of this well known chorus.
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The carnivals given by the chorus an increasing in popularity due to the quality 5! of entertainment offered on every occasion. This chorus ^ unlike most others , does not base its popularity upon a masquerade but gives greater consideration to lit own vocal presentations. Last year's program featured **Sigurd Jossalfar** while this year was presented through Pirate chorus of Verdis Opera ••Ernani." This presentation was very well done in spite of the seemingly thankless effort of singing such a high class composition to a carnival minded public. v?hile the carnival spirit permeated the entire crowd, the hearty applause given the chorus for its offerings was very encouraging* Socially and financially the anniversary was a decided triumph and •'NordBaendenaef' wants to thank all who contributed to the success of the occasion.
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f.2.. •Wicker Park Hall was center of Norwegian activities on Tuesday evening,
the occasion being a banquet honoring the prominent physician and grand old gentle- man Dr. N» T. Quales on his eightieth birthday. The hall was beautifully decorated and a profusion of flowers gave an almost audible testimony of love and esteem for this venerable, lovable Viking. Among the many speakers who lauded the work emd personality of Dr. Quales were N. A. Grevstad, editor of Skandinaven^ Carl Gulbrandsen, president of the Norwegian National League, Oscar H* Haugan, Norwegian Consul, and H. G« Haugan.
Emil Bjorn and Dr. A. Doe contributed much to the pleasures of the evening with their appropriate solos. A large silver loving cup was presented Dr. Quales who responded very feelingly for the honors shown him. Churches, hospitals, orphanages and old peoples homes were represented, all expressing their appreciation for the friendly assistance constantly and unstintingly given them by Dr. Quales for so many years. An avalanche of telegrams from prominent men both in and outside Chicago were received
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during the evening. By no aeans the least pleasing part of the program was the music by Haugan's Orchestra, :>iusic artistically played by real musicians, it was a pleasent contrast to the usual rendition of crash and blare usually offered on occasions such as this*
The evening was by far the most pleasant gathering we of Chicago's colony has ever had and it will undoubtedly be some time ere a real duplication will take place • In brief it was a real tribute to a real doctor, a real friend.
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p.4,col.3. . . . The Bjornson Liemorial Festival was somewhat of a disappointment in the matter of attendance. '»/ith the thermometer registering over 90 degrees in the shade for several days the public was not in the proper mood for a large indoor gathering so the hall was only about half filled. The program, however, was good, nearly all numbers striking a happy responsive chord.
Among those taking part in the program were I rs, B. «^^ebbe who recited Finn Hein Simonsena "Bjornson Epilog, Lime. Aslrud Trilish, I rs. Borgny Hammer; Rolf Hammer. Consul F. Herman Godife lecture on Bjornson fell short of its intent, being more of a collection of quoations than the anticipated tribute to Norway's outstanding writer.
A marked and pleasing contrast was the speech of Mr. Morton Payne, prominent
translator of the works of .-'jornson anl Ibser., m^o had mastered Norwegian in
order to fully absorb the beauty of these works in the original language. He spoke of the enjoyment experienced in reading the works in Norwegian and of
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his pleasure in having been able, by his translations, to share this pleasure with his own countrymen,
J^^r. Payne's statements should awaken the best in our ovvn young people, many of whom think it non-essential to know the mother tongue and there are many whose false pride make them ashamed and too cowardly to admit the flow of good old Vikingblood in their veins. "Kongekvadet" and "Norounakvadit" by the combined orchestra and chorus were exceptionally well rendered and were awarded a storm of applause.
i/e sincerely hope that the weather will be more auspicious on future occasions, such as this, as it is seldom we can hear programs that are both entertaining and educational to the extent that this Bjornson program was.
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The festivrl of the one hundredth anniversary of Clc Dull, the great Ilon^e^ian composer, was a ^^reat success, l-eople Tron the entire Iliddle V:est attended. As usual, the festival v;as hclJ in uhe dissociation Auditorium, 153 North La Salle 3tre':t. The oinr;in^^ Society 3jornvin v/as the sponsor o-* the affair, anc the pror:rai:i was an outstanding one. selections of sucli creat coidposers as Die Bull, Reisir.er, i.jerulf , Johan.es Halvorsen, ICdvard Grief?., and Lladarne Agathe Backer-Grodal v;ere eiti.or played or sun,"'. The Sinann.: Society 3jorr,vin renderec' the following nur.iberb: "Olaf Trygvesson," ".ustri, :.A xi^tri,'* and "Baadnlaat*^; the orchestr*-. played these selections: "Bojarens Inta^^s ilarch," '•ilnitras Dans," and "I Dovre Gubbens Hal".
Trie dedication of the bust of Ole 3ull, by the ftreat sculptor Si^vald iisbjornson, v;as one of the nain features on the ^ror.rar.:.
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The ladies* quartet I'orda sanr* several beautiful old Nonve^^ian songs. The violinist, Professor P. >'aurinus Paulsen /a Dane7, played several of Grieg* s compositions.
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The .-in r:rs' Aroocic'.tion, directed b;.^ -dlmil i^jcrn, s^-in^: sever 1 nuir.bers. Their sinrii..: v^as applauded '.nd encores v;ere doi-iandod. The G-lee Glub also snng; ..Ifred Paulsen, directin*.
In the Vaudeville Theatre, several i^lnys v/ere civen durinr the eYoninr^ all to audiences v/.iich crov/ded t';e pl:-.ce, and all receiving v;ell-e-.rned anplr-use. Lund ^.^as tlie star par excellonco.
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Durinf* the four eveninr^^: or the fe:;tivQl, cucoesr. was written over the -hole affair, anr"! IJ?. Julius Jaen^^r, the chainr.on of the co]n:riitte3, stated to k reporter for tlie .^r:" ndin.:ivon that t-:e financial returns exc:^?ded ex':^ov'3taticns» The rj.ne^^ --ill riahe it ^osrible for the singers fron Jhic'"^o to v/orf-^ily r:")re?ent the i^or-.-efrians of t'lis city at the .\-inrern* me it in iviinne-'^olir ^:^xt rjj'-trner.
The delegates of the National /^rsociation attended, in full .on Sunday afternoon, '"hen t'le llor/.^of-ian G-leo (Jlub '-as ho.?t«
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Bi-ZA;R AT OUR SAVIOR •S CHURCH
In spite of inclement ^-veather, the attendance at the bazaar given at Our Savior's Church has been very large, and the income has been proportion;:! •
Tonight the public v\^ili have an opportunity to watch the young men of the church doing business end keeping house. The young men will have charge of everything, including the kitchen service. Qily two more nights remain of the bazi-ar, tonight bnd tomorrow. It has been a great success*
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Night in Bjorgvin hall October 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th is noxi hard ^.t \7ork.
This festiv^^L oroiiiss-j to becoine sornethinf^ extraordinary^. The Tour singing
societies b-'lon^inf; to the association v/ill
both in ra?"- rd to the sta^*e ^jresentations and to thy refreshL^ient arrannenent.
O'-^ch have charp;^ of an evening
Thus there '.vill be i'riendlv corc^etition as "so v/hich socieov is best able to
entertain the oublic.
In addition %o the prograr^^ r;iven by the individual 3inr;in; societies, the sin>.^er3 of tV.e association as such .;iil every evaning .^resent nui.ibers under the leadership of their director, ;jnil Bjorn, The festivi.l ••/ill bo opened by the associa-:ion on Thursd^.y evenin- after which the Ton'/egio.n ..uartet Club will oife:' an excex)uionallv p^ood ■oro[:!;r-::-i of sin^cinj' and vaudeville* Friday is Bjorgvin' s uay, and che lusty Ber.p;en Boys v.ili undoubtedly know hov; to rrake their audience sit up -c.nd take notice. S-tturd'.y, the ^'or;/egian* s Sinjing Society is on the oro[^r -r.. TJ is very oooular society counts r_ny hifh class singers as rneir.bers. Tlio does not remeinber Tuten and Luad, T'athisen, To^valdsen, and HansenI On ounday afternoon at 3 o'clock the 'dlee Club ^*ives a i.^atinee.
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PICNIC OF SINGING SOCIETIES
The two lar^^est and oldest Norwegian singing societies will hold a picnic Sunday. ^ Nordmendenes Sangforening and Bjorgvin will hold a united picnic at Columbia "S- Park tomorrow. Columbia Park is on Desplaines River, about thirty miles from ^. Chicago. The park is sixty-five acres and has a large number of shade trees. There are opportunities for various kinds of amusements including rowing and T fishing. An interesting musical program (singing) will be rendered by the two -^ singing choruses under the leadership of their directors, Gustaf A. Carlson and John L. Swenson. Chas. P. Hansen will sing the tenor solo in **Norona Kvadet" ? by Grieg, accompained by the singing societies and the orchestra. The program starts at 3:00 o'clock.
Railroad trains leave Dearborn Station, lolk and Dearborn Streets at 9:30,10:30 and 12:00 o*clock, and return trains at night from the park at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00. Tickets for the picnic may be had at the station.
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2. The Society Nordlandingen ^ill have a picnic at the Desplaines river for members and their friends.
3. Nidaros Society will have a picnic at .itlas Park sanday Sept. 1# L:usic by Northern Light 3and«
4. Singing Society Bjorgvin has had a vacation since the juoilee banquet July 2. Now the society will be preparing for the coniinu; music festival.
5 5. The First Norwegian I.ale Burial Society will hold its picnic Sunday » Aug. 18 in Pulaski Grove.
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The Korj/e-ian Glee Club had a cozy trip to i'ox •'-•uke Saturday. The cluo members left Chicar^o at 4 o'clock ?.!.!• and arrived at Fox Lake at 5.45. £ They were received at the Fox Lake station oy the local committee, and ^^ with sin^ini^ and music tlie trip ;/as made to Olsen's hotel, aoout ten :3o minutes walk from Lhe station, ./here everythinf^ was arranged for a pleaeanf^ eveninr^. The trip into tne country lasteo till ounday mere a sailing ^ trip on Fox Lake was arran,;^ed. Later there j\^as dinner at the hotel .vhore ;5J the host and o.vner of the notel, Iwr. Clsen, brought out champa,^ne to crown a happy day.
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The ScandlnaTian siok benefit and burial society, Scandia, will hold its 23rd annual picnic in Koeciuako GroTO, Cragin, Sunday August A. Excellent music, athletics and other entertainiMnt* Coffee and sandwiches will be serred^
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The Nort :ern Light Music Band held a picnic last Saturday afternoon at Pilsen Grove • The attendance jvas not as large as had been expected, but those present enjoyed the picnic.
The musicians J?ere generous with t leir music.
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Leif Erikson Lodge #9, R.K.K., held a very successful picnic at Kosciuszkos Park. Many people from the other four Chicago lodges were present with their families and friends. Music and sports furnished most of the entertainment. p Everybody had a good time, and they got started on the way home early enough -- to escape the thunderstorm, which broke later in the evening. -i:'
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Sirsnfiinnvfln, July 1, 1907. ULABRAND*S PICNIC.
Ulabrand^s Picnic at Des Plaines last Sunday was a a success. It was a family picnic, and no effort was made to gain financially from the event
There were races for ladies and for gentlemen. In addition to this the entertainment consisted of music, singing, playing and dancing.
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Scandinavian Socialist Aid Society will hold a large picnic on Sunday, June 9. at Kolzes Slectrlc F&.rk, Dunning*
The Scandinavian Socialists Singing Society will sing. H* Nelson's ^, Orchestra will play. Speeches by well-known leaders. Many kinds of ^ sport •
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SVpndinav3n, June 8, 1904 •
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The Norvregian Singing oociety had its first "^^ivoli Night" last Thursday night with a full house. The singers in /imerica sing better than any singing society in Norway.
They showed St. Feterburg at night, the yellow house, the yellow fair and the city of iioscow. The Turner club Sleipner gave a fine exhibition. And Jiadame Newman Passner proved herself to be a fine singer. The price of admittance was 25 cents.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Cov. 17, 1900.
THli] ORPILilTACr -^ BAZAAR Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage Society
On ./ednesday evening the Bornevennen (Children's I^^iend Society) was in charge at the bazaar and it is doubtful that liarr^iony Hall ever v/itnessed such large crowds as thronged the place on that evening. .. .On Thursday evening the ladies of Iinmanuel Church held sv/ay, and it was a matter of course that they would draw a full house. On Friday evening the bazaar was in the hands of the ladies from the Trinity Church, and they did their task as well as any of their predecessors.
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TEffi TABITEIA SOCETy HOLDS BAZAAR
The Norwegian Lutheran Tab itha Society opened its bazaar, Monday evening, at Wicker Park Hall. The committee has received a multitude of gifts which have been put on display about the Hall. The place is decorated in the Norwegian national colors. Among the articles exhibited are a number of cairT'ed pieces recently arrived from Norway.
The Erie Branch of the Tabitha Society was in charge of the bazaar on Monday evening. The Bjorgvin Singing Society gave several numbers. A fine program has been arranged for every evening during the week.
On Tuesday evening the North Avenue Branch will have charge of the Bazaar. Mrs. Ralston will sing and Mr. Thinn will give a violin solo.
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The L'onvecian society Tor the Hone Tor the .iCed held a Lieetinc of all its branches at the hone of .'^r. 1.. J. .u -les last nic;ht, in connection -vith the bazaar, vjhich the Jociety is to hold at ochoenhofen's Hall frori irovei.iber fifth to tenth. The ladies* auxiliary had nade the::;* proparations for the bazaar long ar^o, and the many tashs connected with the selection of cojai.iittec iier.ibers and assistants have been accomplishovi. The bazaar is the fifth to be held by the Jociety and it nov; api)ears tiiat it v;ill surpass all its predecessors both as to contents and decora- tions, and i.lso :;ith rer;ard to attondunce. The baza irs have neant a great deal ^: in the developnent of the •society and its v;ork.
evince the /U. 3^ presidential election is to be held on Koverabor 6, the board of directors of the bazaar has made arrangements for visitors to the affair on that evening to get correct information about the election results from all over
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•niK ii^IR-T 3G.J^DIIL.VLJT F?^t.-:,/[^ BUKI..L ^0C;I:::TY HOLD:. K.IR
The First Scandinavian Female Burial Society opened itn bazaar at Joandia Hall ■ Saturday evening. The corriTiittee on arrcjnce^'Tients had ^/orked excellentljr; the number of visitors v;a£ lar{:e, and man^'- ci^"ts had been received, vsuch as sofa pillows, lar.^^e -^uilts, irorv;e{:iaii -And .jneric^n flaf-s, an attractive child* s bed, and numerous pieces of embroidery,
Durinr^ the eveninr an intereotin^^ pro'^ram v/s.s presented on the platform.
The bazaar is to continue all next v/eelc. Cn Londay eveninr:, arnon,^ other performers, kr« i^lmer Dahlman vill rive a reauinf- and Liss Lulu Larsen will sin,^:* On Tuesday/ eveninn; the IIor\':e^-ian Glee Olub v;ill sin^* x^irther entertainraent v.lll be rjiven by I>. J. Johnson, Liss Gertie llagel, and others.
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The Norwegian government had a fine Fish j^xposition at the World's Fair. It consisted of canned fish, fishing tackles, and so on. The judges regretted they could not give the exposition prize as it had to be placed under the heading "Hors-Concours" .
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jfprrp ^VIKING*' AT NEW ORIJEANSZ
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The good ship "Viking" is at New Orleans. S.T, Gundersen left to bring it tack. It will take about fourteen days to bring it back to Chicago*
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^OLD SONG FESTIVAI7
At three o^clock P»M. the big Scandinavian singing societies started their Tyleet** in the Festival Hall at the Fair grounds. The vast number of singers, all wearing white caps, presented an overwhelming sight. The big hall was nearly full. Five thousand people were seated. One thousand singers gave a masterly performance, to which the public responded warmily. It was too bad that the size of the hall prevented a great many from hearing the concert.
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Looking backwards was the past record in Scandia Hall, Friday Night. The Norwegian Old Settlers had its yearly celebration.
Jens Clsen oMest meriberjij arrived in Chicago, 1843, at the time Chicago had 7000 people. There were no railroad or s-^-eam boats from Buffalo© The president, A. F. JohnsLii of this club arrived in Chicago, 1850, and Chicago had then 18,000 inhabitants and one railroad. Other members of the club are: Peter Balken (1849), C. R. riattson (1849), Captain John Andersen (1850), Christian 'Urikson (1859), Anton N. Fielsen (1853), Dr. N. L. i^uales (1859), H. G. Haltora (1864), Peter Olson (1867), Tom Olson (1866), John 0. Bilboe (1868) , Gilbert Olson (1866), Charles Samson (l86l), S. 1. Peterson (1862), xi. N. Haugen (1861), M. Hansen (1861), Sal. Peterson (1864).
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o'clock, forty ladies and -gentlemen were setting at the table, and a large orchestra started to play. After the coffee, C, R. ^.lattson spoke very beautifully about the old days, Consul Ravn from New York was present as a guest. He spoke briefly but well. After the coffee and cigars all went hom'e happy and with them in old memories in mind until next year.
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Illinois Staats-Zeltung^ Oct. 28,1892.
NORV/EGIANS CELEBRATE
The brillicuit festival of last week in commemoration of Columbus did not prevent the Norwegians from paying tribute and honor to their own countryman, Leif Erikson, who discovered America, according to their claim, four hundred years before Columbus did# The Norwegians celebrated the occasion last night in the Scandia liall. It was called the Festival of Grapes, in memory of the story that the discoverers after their return to the homeland in ICOO A.D. described the newly discovered country as a land abundant with grapes*
The Normania Military Orchestra started the festivity off with a musical performance. Ua,ny more musical entertainments were rendered during the evening by the choir Kjerulf and several soloists, lar. A.J.Elvis spoke in English, and Conradi in Norwegian. Than the original document about the discovery of America was read by liT. Diserud. After the program refreshments were served consisting of grapes euid other fruits; a lively ball finished the festive affair*
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 20, 1890. z"^^!)
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To The Directors of the 'World's Columbian Exposition ^^ '^
The undersigned hereby offers for sale a whole outfit of a Lappish family from the North of Norway. Said outfit consists of tents, household furni- ture, and utensils of every description; a Lappish sleigh and other vehicles, a saddle for reindeer, hunting and fishing equipment, bedclothing and wear- ing apparel of reindeer skins, both for men and women — in short, all articles used by a Lappish family, both in and out-of-doors, tending to illustrate the life and manners of this interesting nomadic race. I will agree to deliver the whole collection free of expense in Chicago, and place in proper shape for exhibition in the place which may be assigned for it, for' the sum of three thousand ($3,000) dollars.
Such a collection, representing this primative northern mode of life, can- not fail to be of great interest to observers in this age of advanced civilization.
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You may be assured that a Lappish camp at the Chlce(:^o Exposition would hold its ov/n as our attraction, and receive merited attention and approval. It would also contribute its share in making the Fair as comprehensive and universal as possible.
At the same time, I offer to exhibit a collection from the hunting grounds of Spitzbergen and the polar regions, consisting of trapping outfits, utensils, hides of polar animals, teeth, heads, etc., of such animals. To this collection also belongs a number of interesting objects from the Samoieds, illustrating the home industry of this peculiar Nomad tribe of the far North. I will also deliver this collection and place it in posi- tion at the Exposition for the sum of one thousand (;ii>l,000) dollars, but this price only in case the above named Lappish camp is desired.
A part of the Lappish camp was exhibited at the Fair in Tromso (Norway) and received a medal there.
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NORV/EGIM
Awaiting your answer to the above proposition at your earliest convenience, I remain your obedient servant,
William Kjellman.
The above letter was received by the Editor of Skandinaven a short time ago, with the request that we bring the proposition before the proper authorities. It is a matter with which we have no personal acquaintance, and in which we have no interest, except the desire to do anything we can to make the World's Columbian Exposition as attractive and as truly cosmopolitan as possible.
It is our opinion that few exhibits of the out-of-the-way Races of the world as they exist would be more attractive, or more instructive than the one under consideration, and that if such exhibits are to be part of the great World's Fair — as they doubtless are — it would be incomplete without a Lappish camp like the one described here.
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The directors of the Exposition can get the address of the person offering the exhibit from the Skandinaven, and can coiranunicate with him at their convenience.
Perhaps the directors will pardon us for taking the liberty at this time of reminding them that a collection from the national Swedish Museiim of Antiquities was the feature of the late Exposition at Paris, which attracted much attention* The Northern peoples have very faithfully gathered and preserved the relics of their past, both in Norway and Denmark, as well as in Sweden. They are a very complete and attractive collections of national antiquities. If a judicious selection from these museums could be exhibited at the Chicago Exposition, it would not only be of great service to our own scholars and antiquaries, but to those of every country. But v/hat perhaps would be of more practical and immediate interest to the board of directors is the great value such collections would have as a means of attracting every class of visitor from the nationalities which are so numerously represented in our city and in the whole Northwest.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 20, 1890.
We are not familiar with the conditions on which the above mentioned collection from Sweden were secured for the Paris Exposition, nor do we know how readily the Northern governments would consent to the transpor- tation of such valuable scientific treasures across the ocean, but we have no doubt that they would yield to any reasonable demands for the sake of both science and the success of the great Exposition.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), June 21, 1890.
THE WORLD ♦S FAIR
The date for the Chicago 7/orld»s Fair has been decided on. It will be in 1893, the place, Lake Front and Jackson Park.
We expect that this Fair will be the greatest in history.
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Skandinaven (Daily .Mition), June 15, 1890*
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At a recent meeting of the Scandinavian World's Fair Committee, the decisions and resolution3 ivere as follows:
The Scandinavian Comriittee believes that Garfield Park rather than the Lake Front should be used as the site for the V7orld*3 Fair^
It suggests that the National groups which have elected comniittees meet at a general meeting in order tc discuss the final plans, and thereafter meet with the City Comnittee.
\'Ie are sure that the Fair will be held here in Chicago, and the final preparations should be made now. • • • • The newspapers are to give as wide publicity as possible.
II. CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES B. Avocational and Intellectual 1. Aesthetic
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LITEiiUiY CLUBS
The Aurora i^iterar;;- Club has just celebrated its fortieth ?iriniversary. Aurora is the oldest literary club in Chicago.
Last wee!-: the Jirklen (circle) Literary Club celebrated its twentieth anniversary^. Cirld.en is the largest club of this kind in Chicago. -^
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THE NQRVvliXJLUT LI-ZSR/US" SOCISTy
The Norwegian Literary Society gave a Siguald Quale memorial contest last week at the Chicago Norwegian Club.
The program was as follov/s:
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Recitations in Norwegian
Blaaklokkeme RLnger fOie Blue Bells Rin^/ lynge
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The Rabbit that was Married
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Vera Lund Age 10
Helen Ouren Age 9
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Bukken og Grisen ^^he GrOat and the Pig7
Irving Rodley Age 9
Solly s ^unshine/
Mor Skal Bake pother will Bake/
Eventyr ^aily Tales/
Huth Olsen Age 10
Trygve Moinicihen Age 9
Lynge
Asbjornsen
Asbjomsen
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Alile Ferdinandsen Age 10
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De To Brodre ^^^e Tv;o Brothers/
Arnold Olesen Age 9
Suerre ved Tiinsberg /Faijy Tale/
Kirs ten Venneland Age IS
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Wildenvey
Rolfsen
Intermission
Part II
Norwegian Folk Song (pisoio)
Biynhild Lleyer
ITorvjegian Folk Song lloinwecian Folk Song
Alice Grevstad-Jorgensen
Petrie Lepsoe
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Recitation
Gutteman ^ittle Fellov//
De Forste Par 3ukser/^e First pair of Trousers/
Eate Kbht Age 12
Truls and Inger
The Gathederal in llidaros
Louise Side Age 14
Arnold Anderson Age 11
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Torelius Garborg
Moe
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Tv;o recitations by Llartha Gullavag and Birgit Vennesland Ages 18 and 13
Three Piano Solo's by Svanhild ILnudsen
Thomas Pihlfeldt gave out the prizes to the young contestants. V7e hope
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that affairs of this kind will help to extenc the use of the ITor^vegian language.
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Scandia, May 10, 1919.
SOCIDTr FOR THE ADVAIWEM^TT OF
SCAirailNlAVIAIi STUDY ^
The annual meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Scanainavian Study ^ was held last week. The previous convention was held at the University of ^ Chicago; this year the convention was held at the Chicago Norv/egian Club. ^
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Friday, May 2, 2:30 P. M.
Address of Welcome
Reading and Discussion of Papers:
1. The St. Olaf^s Cult in Sweden--20 minutes
Professor Jules Maritzson
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2. The Church in Greenland in the Middle ^iges — 20 minutes
Professor Julius E. Olson University of Illinois
4« General Discussion
5. The Family in Bjornson's Tales
Professor A. li. Sturtevant
Appointment of committees
At five o* clock — visit to the Newberry Library, discussion of the sub j ec t , 'TThe
Situation, ** led by Prefessor A. A. Sternberg
Second Session Saturday, May 3, 9:30 A. M.
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Professor George T. Flom §
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Report of the secretary-treasurer
Report of editor
New business ^
Ele'rbion of officers r=
Reading of papers resumed: ^^
6. Unpublished Letters of H. W. Longfellow to His Danish Friends — 15 minutes S
Professor George T. Flom ^
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7. Summary of Shakespeare in Denmark, by Dr. iii. B, Ruud — 10 minutes
Professor A. A. Stomberg
8. Summary of Swedish Instruction in High Schools , by Miss vendla V/ahlin Lindsborg— 10 minutes
Professor Joseph Alxis
The Student Singers of New j^ngland gave an excellent concert.
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SG:^^llh\YlMl STUDY
The Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study held its eighth
annual meeting at the University of Chicaco last i^riday. The Society ^
wishes to incorporate the study of Scandinavian in grade and high schools t^
throughout the country, just as has been done here in Chicago. Lectures ^
on this subject v/ere given by Professor Julius Olsen and Professor Flom. (^
Later in the evening Professor Clsen opened a discussion on methods by ^
v/hich the Society could aid in promoting a better understanding between 2,
Scandinavians and .\iaericans. Ai.iOng the speakers of the evening v/ere '^ Judge Oscar Torrison and Professor Llauritzon.
A reviev: of Ibsen^s 'Teer Gynt" was given by Professor Hollander. Ee also discussed Cehlenschlaeger's "Aladdin". A lengthy discussion followed. Professor Alexis opened a discussion on the relation between Americanism and the study of Scandinavian in i\merica. Professor Clsen was assigned to
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write a paper about August Strindberg; Professor Schofield i^as asked to v;rite on Jonas Lie, /xlexRHdev/ Kjelland, fkniej Garborg, and Bjornson. Senator Nelson v/ill write on the Non^/egian merchant marine.
i\mong the Chicago residents elected to the new board are A. G. S. Josephson, Professor^. Lartin/ Alsaser, Professor Larsen, Professor Llmquist, and J. 11. C. Hanson.
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This comin* Sundev. Sentem'.er 2. the Norv/e-ian Studerts ..ssociation of ^:^
Chice:-^o will hold its annual social in honor of its alma mater. The ^
social will prohi.bly be held, this year as last, at the Norv.^egian Cafe, £
./est North rxvenue, and the con littee is invitin : all the students of the ^f^^e
Christiania University, Ilorv/ay, to announce their participai ion* -pj . **
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'2iu mmjLGriiM] v/oi.ans FiiDEiivnoiT
The ITorwegian Department gave a literary eveninr, at the Humboldt Park Cornmunity House v;ith the follovang program:
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"IToiwegian Laisic" Dina Conradi -^
"Reminiscences of Nor.vegian Pioneer Life in Chicago'* . . ..Helga Sethness r;
"Our ITorivegian ;;omen»s Societies" Dr. Ingeborg Pasmussen ^
"Our Club House" Julia V/alther • p
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 2, 1915*
N0R.72GIA1.^ LITSRARY CLUB
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A few months ago Mr. and !Jrs. Anton Nelson invited a group of friends to their home, 2514 Spaulding Avenue. All of the guests v;ere interested in books. Miss Lucille Le Furgey, gave a talk on Ibsen* s, The Lady of the Sea. The people pre- sent were so taken by this clear and interesting talk that they at once decided g to organize a literary club, and meet once a month. It was also decided to read ^'" and discuss all the v/orks of Ibsen, Bjornson, and other Scandinavian authors. g 13ie Club will also cover other European literature. The Club has fifty members cj» and more men and women join at each meeting.
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THE IICHVSGIAl-T V/CII^II'S CLUB
One of the things that will insure the success of the new ♦*i:or/regian V/omen's Club^ is the fact that many of the ^Colony' s*^ leading people are interested in building up this organization.
Many of the people active in promoting its literary policy are well qualified for this task.
V/e v/ill mention a few: Mrs. Julia G. Walther, Mrs. Scholdager-Armbruster, Mrs. Marie Wingard, Dr. Ingeborg Rasmussen, Mrs. Inger scholdager, Mrs. Marion Wold, Miss Ivarie Ruud, Dr. Marie Olsen, and Dr. Helga Ruud,
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 19, 1914.
AURORA BOREALIS LITERARY SOCIETr
One of the largest women's literary societies celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary last night. The Aurora Borealis Lodge has a membership of twenty ^ women who are interested in literature, art, and music. ^
The Lodge was organized in 1889 by Mrs. Erica Philfeldt. A large number of p
Scandinavian books were purchased, and all of them were read and discussed. ^
These ladies were interested in prose and poetry alike, and many were the §
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Today, Aurora Borealis has over two thousand books, l/ttien new books are bought, 5i a certain number of the old ones are raffled; in this way, the society is enabled to secure new books regularly.
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IV (Swedish) Skandlnaven (Daily i^idition), June 10, 1913.
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miTERSITT OF CHICAGO
The Scandinavian Society at the University of Chicago held its quarterly meet- ing last Friday. The president , Mr. rl. Lofberg, presided. Chief Justice Harry Olsen /Ivjede/^ Reverend Tyrrel of tha Augustana Synod's Mission, and Mr. Carlton, librarian of the Newberry Library, were the niain speakers.
Justice Harry Olsen spoke at length on the hardships of the Scandinavian im- § migrant. Keverend Tyrrel spoke on the unity among the Danes, llorv/egians , and ^ Swedes. Mr. Carlton gave an analysis of Henrik Ibsen, and stressed the im- portance of reading his v;orks, especially his dramas.
Mr. Carlton, by the wrty, is a genuine Yankee. He has studied the three Scandinavian languages and speaks them all as fluently as a native. He sa^'s:
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"I was prompted to study the Scandinavian languages for one reason only, and
that was to be able to read Ibsen and other Scandinavian authors in the i
original." Mr. Carlton is of the opinion that the literature of Denmark, 'Z
Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Finland is the root of iiuropean culture. He ^
states that Scandinavian literature is even greater than that of Spain, 2 Germany, and France.
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/NOHVrJGLlK STUDENTS HONOR TltillR /iLWA LIAtW Norwegian stufents of Chicago honored their Alma Mater, on Sept. 2nd at the club rooms of the Chicago Norwegian Club. Twenty former students of the Christiana (Norway) University gathered for a reunion banquet honoring '3^ their old school. The senior student of the group was Ivan Doe, who f^ graduated from the C. U. 51 years ago and the baby of the group was ^
student Dybing, a second year student, xvho is now in Chicago studying ^ dentistry*
Among the students were also Dr. Warloe and Dr. Holmboe, (who had arranged the banquet). Emil Midelfart, Dr. Doe, engineer Nygaard and editor Sundby Hansen of Scandia.
The reunion was such a success and so pleasant that it was unanimously decided to hold a like affair on Sept. 2nd every year. Mr. Doe was chosen chairman and Dr. Doe (brother) vice chair.nan of the alumni association and banquet committee.
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The ?irst IIor.;egian Literary Society Celebrates
Aurora 3orealis, the first IIonTegictn female literary society, yesterday celebrated its tv/entieth anniversary v;ith a banquet at the hone of llrs. Aacot Johnson,- 666 ilorth Hoyne .^vonue. The Society has set for it- self the task of spreading knov/ledce of l,'on;eGian literature; it can have no nore than tv/enty members; it v.^s organized by Ixs. J. Pihlfeldt, Lj:s. S. ILathiesen, Ars. G. .-^rnet, l.iss Svanoe, A. D. , IJLss IP. Horstad, Ars. A. Ibenfeldt, and i.j?s. Selma Lunde.
The present board of directors consists of Ijts. J. .oidorson, president; i.j^s. T. Aolt, vice-president; Lirs. -oina Hansen, treasurer.
At eifJrit o'clock the members took their places about tlie tables. . . .Aj?s.
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Skandinaven (Daily "Jditicn) , Jan* 131, 1909.
Jorinson had decoratod the tables tastily with evernreens and v/ith ITor- v:epian and /jiierican fla-^s. I'he ladies :vho assisted in the prepar-itions v:ere "oraisod for their T.^ork. Tlie president, Ixc,. Carl Jaiderson. • . • v;elco::ied the pfirtici pants, especially tho non v/ho ere the c"Licsts of honor, ^rs. Cecilio Gerncr cave the follovrin^i; speech in honor of the day:
"I liavo the iiaprossion tb t v;e have arrived at the zenith of the day of life, from vhich point -.e have a better viev; of the past and the future tlian v:e had in our days of 3^outh, that period \jhen one is r.-.iCin,^ enthusi- astically up the hillsides and nDimt:iinsidos tov.ia^d the ideals that one wish-s to reach in order to brine hone the victory. Youth ic inarnif icont. .e do not - ish to deprive youth of a single hope, a solitar:r enjoyraent. ihe ideals of youth are irii:)ortal, for the^^ sprint: anov; in every young r:irl and in every younr: i.ian. ierhaps, also, evjry neiT {generation arrives sorie- v/iiat closer bo uhe realizatim of t-io: e ideals fan did the previous one.
'* .ell, hov7 far did we :_et? Did v/e roo.ch our : oal? Jid v.e iinnar'e to ac-
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corrolisji that of ^.;l-icii •. o ..ere droanin;;? Jid v.e attain -lar inessV Tor- liai^s o.i roacjiin:' one aftc^r tLo oth^r of ulio '-littorin'' r^oals tho:' ar)*:c' rod to us ..s mero riirapos, fata r.iorfanal But if tlirouch t-iOso v.e found the real Talucs, if ve diccovored the .':reat secret that joy has it ori; in •v.lthin, that hai-vdnoss consists in iivin:- rathor th^an in receiving, then ::e did attain hairjiness.
"If life has tau -ht us charity and undorstandinf and synpathy fo?? all the children of ::s^^n; if it /.as t:ai hit us to bo riild in our judr'iacnt about ot] ers and st -.rn only in our doiiand on ourselves; if life lias t--iurv.t us to he faith- ful in the little t.in.'s, to do tVuat v;hich '..'e found for our hands to ho, and do it v;ell; if the sorro;;s of life ^lavc cleansed our souls* v.lndo'. s, as it ' ero, th.en our lives have not been livod in vain.
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the 7,onderfulJ Yet, even tiiourh v;e rrovj far past tho tv/enty vie still retain this attitude of v.-ondor, of ■-'aitini' for t]ie vronderful; this pro- found, indescribable lon^in'- in ev-r:^ hui.::in so;3l never desists; I believe it ;ro::s stronger as the yoa:js ro by. Jone call this longing: the quest for happiness; others call it the quest for i:;od. e seek to satisfy ic tiirou-h love, throu .h religion, through -^orh, throu ph art, throu-h study, and it is at t,.is point that ..urora Dorealis, tl^e literary club, becomes significant. Tliis is tho principle v.hich has hold us to-^ether for tv;enty years. .;e have not reached far; r/e have not accouplishecl anythinc ronark- able; v:e are not even of tho v;onen*s suffrage novonont — v/e are norelv '/omen v7ho for t-.;ent3^ 3'ears have been able so far to rise above the ever^/day life so that xie could Gather about books. ITiis mich I loiov;, that viien \:e are to suiar.r.rize the various individual suias in our lives, the Liter^iry Club must be counted in. Besides, the Literary Club has iiE^d this signifi- cance: it has preserved :ior^;;ay for us and v/ithin us, llorv/ay, our i:on7ay, its culture and its thinking."
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Froi.i tv;o of the otlior lit^rar:'' sociotios, Vala and Glint cane telor-raiis and congratulations.
II B 1 d NOi^>vEGIAN
II B 1 a Skandinsven, Oct. 12, 1907.
The Svanston literary society, Pram (Advance), had a social at Connor's Kail last Thiirsday, to v;hich more than one hundred people attended. Andrew Junl, instead of Consul Gade, was the orator of the day. The latter, w!io was scheduled to speak, had to go to Milwaukee on business.
Tlie prof^ram, devoted mostly to sinp^ing and music included. Sigvard Borgen, who sang a fe'v funny songs which were received with applause. The female members of the society served an excellent lunch. Sight nev/ members were received. The music was by Ludw Haugan's YmsIo Corps.
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Skandinavent June 25, 1904*
^OLD SDCCESSFUL FESTIVAl/
The Norv/egian Reading Club had a very successful St. Hans Festival in the Norwegian Turner Hall, 586 California Avenue. The hall and the garden were decorated with flags and lanterns. The Norwegian Singing Society entertained the crowd •
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"The lIon-.-efTi'^.rx Lep,-,iie'' is .>oin>^ to p^ive four -oublic lectvci'cs i.i t-i^ Schley School, Leavitt otroet H.id r ate :.!.'. c nveiiuc. ri^cfeosor Julias 0, Clseii fro:
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Chicap:o Tribune ^ Jan. 3, 1893.
* SCv-JDINAVIANS GATHERING A LIBRARY
Trie Scandinavian Literary Society of Chicago is a newly incorporated club #iich has just opened quarters in the Schiller 31dg«
'^ile the main purpose will be the accumulation of a library of rare Scandi- navian books and the cultivation of national literature and lore, it will have the distinctive feature? of a social and exclusive club.
It already has about one-hundred rnerabers, including the leading and wealthiest representatives of the race in the city. It*s spacious rooms are in the Schiller Building and are handsomely outfittedt a. E. Roewas, who won The Tribune competitive prize for municipal colors, is the librarian, and he says that in order to give this library a standing among Chicago libraries it has been decided to direct special attention to collecting such works from the
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rich Scandinavian literature, both in print and manuscript, as are not to be found in the present public libraries. Special attention will also be paid to the securing of works of Scandinavian authors in other languages and the works of foreign authors pertaining to Scandinavian history and culture. In connection with the library there will be a reading-room to be furnished with magazines and nev/spapers* The officers of the society, which also constitute a Board of Directors, are: Axel J. Jessman, President; Anton lA. Kolderup, ^irst Vice-Pres; John Rasmussen, Second Vice-Pres; /ilfred C. Garde, Recording Sec'y; ^ustav Siostrom, Cor. Sec'y; S. J. Christensen, Treasurer; A. J. Roewad, Librarian. The seal of the club is the municipal design with the monogram S.L.S., the whole sunnounted by a phoenix. As Scandinavia historically, as well as in literature and language, comprise the Kingdoms of Sv/eden, Norway and Denmark; the officers are about equally selected from the three countries. The President this year is a Swede, the First Vice-President a Norwegian, and the second a
Dane.
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Skandinaven. (Daily Sdition) ,3ept> 2, 1892.
THE SCaImDIIIAVIAN LITSI^^ilY SOCIETY
Last night a large group of Scandinavians iTiet in the Shei^rian Eouse» There, after much discussion, the Scandinavian Literary Society was organized.
The purpose of the society is to unite all the Scandinavian people, around Art, Literature and Music. The capital already subscribed is over $10,000.
The following officers were elected:
Dr. Balthazar Meyer, chairman; Vj^. Sverre Lie, recording secretary; Axel i7essman, president; A. C. Garde, financial secretary; 0. C. Hansen, cashier.
The organizer is Anton Koldrup.
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Ghica,--o*s first Scandinavian literary society has been organized v/ith a very larr.e laenibersriio. The society hopes to perpetuate Scandinavian culture through lectures, readini-^s and discussion: .
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DANISH-NORIVEGIAN LITERATURE
Danish-Norwe^jian literature ranks tnird in the number of books in the Ghicago Public Library; German literature ranks firot. Last year 464,426 Polish books were loaned ^ at the Library; German, 379,900; Bohemian, 31,312; Jewish, 20,344; Danish-Nor- 5 wegian, 14,378; Swedish, 2,643. -n
Of the foreign language groups, as we stated before, the Danish-Norwegian ^ section is the third largest. The Danish-Norwegian loan of books was seven o times as large as the Swedish. ^
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Where do most of the Chicago Norwegians live? Let us Judge by the number of ^ Norwegian volumes in branch libraries: Humboldt Park, 5,761; North and Craw- ford Avenues, 4,148; Logan Square, 2,763. The largest number of Swedish volumes in a branch library is 390.
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Follov;iiig is a part of the speech delivered by Jean Parker Holm, well-kncx'.Ti Norvxesian-American writer, in honor of Johan Bojer:
*^I, too, ^vant to express not only my appreciation, but the appreciation of all 5 the Non^jegians here in Chicago of Johan Bojer and his writings, and I shall - be happy if, in expressing myself, I can convey some of the great wave of P respect and appreciation that has extended far beyond the confines of T^, Scandinavian peoples* In my association with the Press Club and the Pen and g Brush Club, and in more infinite contact with men of letters wherever people have gE^thered in the name of literature, I have found Johan Bojer to be the man of the hour. So profound an impression is seldora made by an author D^ during his lifetime. I shall speak, therefore— without regard for where we are or under whose auspices we are~directly upon his work, and directly to Mr» Bojer.
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III H ^'Five years ago, having been an omnivorous reader, I came abruptly
IV to the decision that I should give no more time to wasteful reading.
The decision has eliminated most fiction. In these five years three
novels alone have claimed my attention: first, the English novel, The Cloister and the Hearth, which is a study coming into cosmic consciousness, unexcelled in height and depth; second, Hamsun's Dreamers > noted for its exquisite fragile style which is in reality a superb rendering of behavioristic psychology (outdoing D'Annuncio who, until now, was accredited the master thereof); third, The Last of the Vikings by Johan Bojer. As the first is a study of the soul, the next a sketch of rough, yet subtle psychology, revealed by deft, unerring surface strokes, the last is an exhaustive study, a glorious revelation of the heart. I have been asked, when speaking thus of the book to those who have not read it, 'Is it, then, a love story?' The answer can only be an emphatic •yes'. For when he has finished the book, the reader is more filled with love for the characters than he can comfortably endure.
"While there is much world-challenging art in Norvi/ay and among our Norwegian-
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III H American writers here, in literature, music, and sculpture chiefly^ I^ here speaks a nev; tongue. If a Dickens could come to England and
so write as to convey his own great love for all of his characters; and not only that, but to awaken in his world-wide readers the same great love, such a thing can happen again, and has now happened in Nor^yay; and this . 5 is, I believe, the secret of the great contemporary recognition that Bojer*s ^
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themselves, for any conscious analysis of the impulse of tenderness for ^
one^s fellovj man is less usual there than among the Latin races, but there S
is no place where more radiant love is unconsciously expressed than in Nonr/ay. ^^ Noiv, at last, this is immortalised for all the v^orld to share, and this in
the most difficult, the most cumbersome, most easily misunderstood medium in usage — ^-jords.
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III H "I would like to speak briefly of the consuininate style by v/hich
IV the artist causes you to share his avvn feelings, i/hether one
accepts the Latin concept of poetry as a form identical v/ith the
spirit of the neaning, or our more metaphysical American idea that 'poetry is thought, packed tight for a long journey,' or Tolstoy's insistence upon ^
the iioagination tliat the greatest poetry is that which giTes you the widest ^
range of impressions in the shortest compass. I declare the touching chapter F devoted to each fisherman's privacy while gazing into his^Tiome chest", to be C
in its purity and exhaltation, poetry of the grand style. Given the impressions -3 that lead up to this climax, the climax itself fills and distends one's 2
consciousness. One must feel and experience a sense of expansion in order ^
to contain such a wealth and variety of united motifs as in the crescendo of ^
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nature t^ets its chance to bi^ak through to declare itself in heroic nobilit;,-, this artist stands unparalleled.
It is recorded of Werceland that at his moment of transition from what was
for him a field of arduous labor, a great vision broke upon him, and he saw ^
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of the people'. May I add that for anyone v/ho here in this life can recognize --
the love of his fella*; men, it is unnecessary to wait for this moment of Z,
transition, or to leave his chosen field of activity, for he is already in ^ heaven. His iiamortality knows no postponement.
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For Mr. Bojer, I would wish the deepest satisfaction in the great tide of c^ appreciation that has risen in his contemporaries, and an ever- increasing inspiration for the work in which he so excels — the uncovering of the subline in human nature."
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III H The ITorwegian- American v/ritera, artists, and journalists who 17 attended this festival in honor of Bojer, all seemed to feel
that he v/ould have a great influence on them and on their v/ork in the future.
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Another example of the difficulty which literary people have in waking up in- ::', to the age of science is the attitude of Frank Harris and H. L. Mencken toward 3 the works of Professor Thorstein Veblen» Veblen*s Theory of the Leisure Class -^ is one of the two or three original and indispensable additions to the under- 'C^ starling of mankind in society that have been made in the lifetime of these *^^ critics^ It is a book the fundamental ideas of which have become common cur- rency in the intercourse of all alert men of scientific mind. Indeed, I do not see how any one who is interested in general truth can do without it, once he has made its ideas his own. But "literaiy" people have rather a pale interest in general truth. Their interest is in particular experiences. The apprehension of general truth is a particular experience, and as such they usually judge it. If it does not make something of a poetic "go" among their emotions, they re- ject it offhand, the idea of general verification being foreign to the vdiole
aim and tenor of their lives. I am putting this in extreme language, but hardly
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17 Scandla, July 9, 1921.
extreme enough to explain the contemptuous attitude of two men as brainy as Frank Harris and H. L. Mencken toward Veblen^s Theory of the Leisure Class » .^ Veblen is not only an "original thinker**; he is also, without a doubt, the ^c most learned man in the United States, the most perspicaciously learned, and --_ that too makes their attitude tov/ard his intellect a little hard to explain* -
As to their attitude toward his literary style, I do not know what can ex- plain it. I thought that everybody v/ho has a lively appreciation even of \^^ contemporary literature knew that Veblen is a Satirist. Aristophanes went up S into the clouds, Plato to the moon, Voltaire to another planet, Rabelais amon^* the giants, Swift to the Lilliputians, and Anatole France to the penguins, in order to make fun of human nature from a distance and wltii playful indirect- ness. V/ith the same motive Thorstein Veblen goes up into a realm of ineffable abstraction — and with the same success, for those who have sufficient mental energy to follow him. It makes us smile to hear these critics poking fun at Veblen»s big words when Veblen with his big words is only more delicately pok- ing fun at them, and himself, and the whole pretentious race of mankind to
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IV Scandia, July 9, 1921.
whicb we all have the ridiculous foll^^ to belom:. I do not raean to give un- "g qualified endorsement to Veblen as an artist. I think that he has conceived >r^ and created an absolutely new and original literary flavor, and in Txany pas- P sages he has achieved it to the DOint of perfection; but upon the whole his ^ performance is careless, impatient; he is not sure; he is not the master of ^ what ho is doing. Like most Americans in art, he is satisfied with a half ^ performance. And in many cases he is not an artist at all and deserves to ^> be condemned from the standpoint of his ovjn achievement. But to judge him <^'*' in the essence of that achievement as anythin-: but an artist in irony seems surprising in critics as proud of their perception as Menchen and Frank Harris. They remind me, v;ith their serious jokes on Veblen* s style, of the man who was advised by a neighbor to pull dov;n his blinds.
"I saw you getting into bed v;ith your v;ife last night," said the neighbor.
"That's a good joke on you," renlied the husband. "I v<ras out of tovjn last night . "
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0. K. RICE
The following song has been written by 0. K. Rice and set to music; it is ^f now one of the most frequently sung of local songs. 'Z
NORIVAT ^
Tell me, tell me, If you can, :^
Vfliy my heart is ever longing o
?or the rough and rocky land And the cold and stormy strand, For the coast of lTorv;ay.
Give ne wings, that I may fly Over mountain, vale, and ocean, Till I see where Norway lies. Round its coast the sea in motion, All around the coast of Norway.
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Here I sit of ITomvay dreaming. Visions througli my meraory strear.iing Of my youthfiil happy days. Comrades all around me play In my thoughts of Norway.
Half a century is past Since I saw the tow' ring rocks, And the time is flying fast, Like the rapid mountain brooks [B'lowing in the land of Norway.
Vflien at last my days are ended, And my soul, of matter free, To the welkin has ascended, V/ill its longing then be ended For the rocky coast of Norway?
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NCR'/fflGIAN
Skandinaven« July 14, 1917.
BOOK SURVEY
An Inquiry into the Nature of Peace and the Terms of its Perpetuation. By Thorstein Veblen.
Our renowned compatriot Thorstein Veblen has presented us with a substantial^thought^ ful book to which I wish to direct the attention of the readers of this paper. The book treats of the greatest question and one which at the present time will catch the public interest • It is hardly presumptuous to prophesy that the book will win the greatest attention in wide circles.
Through three works issued earlier^ Professor Vebldh has proven himself an independent 9 original thinker who does not Just follow the beaten track in his field. His **Theory of the Leisure Class** in one group gave him an enviable position in the field of economics* In his two later books ^ '*The Instinct of Workmanship
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and the State of the Industrial Arte,** and **Imperial Germany and the Industrial Revolution,'* he followed up the victory he had won» And the near future will hardly witness an exposition of the cause of peace, that will be more inclusive or more profound than the book which I am discussing •
In regard to the method and objective of the book, a quotation of the preface given there will serve • Having quoted Kant's renowned treatise, '•Fum ewigen Frieden,** which claims that a lasting peace will come some day because nature itself seems to be moving in that direction, he continues: ••The quest of perpetual peace at large is no less a paramount and intrinsic human duty than it was, not is it at all certain that its final accomplishment is nearer* But the question of its pursuit and of the conditions to be met in' seeking this goal lies in a different shape today; and it is
this question that concerns the inquiry which is here undertaken .What, if
anything, is there in the present situation that visibly makes for a realization of
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these necessary terms within a calculable future? And what are the consequences presumably due to follow in the nearer future from the installation of such a peace at large? And the answer to these questions is here sought not in terms of what ought dutifully to be done toward the desired consummation, but rather in terms of those known factors of human behavior that can be shown by analysis of experience to control the conduct of nations in conjectures of this kind.**
There are seven chapters in the book«
In the first is discussed the problem of the state in its relation toward war and peace*
Chapter two, treats of the nature and the application of patriotism*
Chapter three, deals with the conditions for lasting peace* Lasting peace is probable
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only if aggressive states made harmless through the introduction of democratic government • unless submission to their over-lordship be preferred* This latter possibility is treated in*
Chapter four* painting the conditions consequent on such peace, with biting irony.
Chapter five, takes up for consideration the question of peace and neutrality. Will it be possible to internationalize certain nationa). prerogatives such as protective tariff) cominercial navy, colonies, or even those accepted privileges inherent in citizenship • matters nhich under the rules of today may easily draw nations into the maelstrom of war*
Chapter Six, deals with the problem of elimination of the unfit* Lasting peace presupposes the abolition of imperialism in government, the doing away with all the implements or arrangements for war, the nullification of all national debts, the confiscation of such industries cmd resources as have made war possible. All this to
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be taken care of by a league of neutral states with an international police force strong enough to take action against possible rebellious states.
In chapter seven, **Peace and the Price System** the author, finally, gives an interesting exposition of the probable development, industrial and cultural, under the projected eternal peace among the nation.
The whole bank is permeated by a spirit of liberalism and democracy. It is a book which ought to be read by the thoughtful of all classes.
11 B 1 % Scandla, Aug. 10, 19i2. NOllillEGIAN
_^RUGGIST IS ALSO AUTHOR/
p*4. The command '•the cobbler ie not to go beyond his last** is not applicable to a druggist 9 according to H. W. Brunn, our Norwegian North Avenue Apothecary. Mr. Brunn is the author of a short story entitled ••Within the Law'^ in the August 3rd issue of ••The Cavalier, •• published by Munsey's of New York. The scene if of action is laid partly in Chicago and partly dn a river boat "T
on the Mississippi. Mr. Brunn •s literary contribution has been g favorably received by several prominent critics* 25j
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0\ir v/ell knoMi piar.ist and cor:posor, Sophia Bull, '::ho also v.TiteG undor the psn-naiie of Carle Brai'itunr-, ':as practically rinisTied her ne:? book on lienrik Ibsen. 3he has ;iade an intensive study of this -^reat aut:ior*s life ani" v/orhs, and her booh rovsals rrx^.eroxis details i"^nored o^ othor •/.Titers. Individually, t]ie'«' see]L of little in-aortance . out collectively, they becoiie frou-^^ht ':ith rieanin^; and are an iniportant inte.^-ral part of a Trand •;-:iole«
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It is interesting to note Just what literature the Norwegians here read. We ]g^ find that certain Scandinavian authors are preferred* c::;
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We give below a list of the most popular authors: Bjornstjerne Bjornson, ^
Knut Hamsun, Bemt Lie, Peter Sgge, Jacob B. Bull, Thomas Krag, Johan Bojer, g
Olaf Benneche, Jacob Hilditch, Vilhelm Kras, Kans Aanrud, Alvilda Prydz, ^
Hans Kinck, Johan Falkberset, Andreas Haukland, Gabrie Scott, Ame Garborg, g
Ragnhilo Jolsen, Mons Lie, Sigrid Unseth, Otto Valseth, Kristian Sister, Jr., u» Gunnar Heiberg, and Anders Hovden,
It is interesting to note that such a writer as Ame Garborg is eighteenth on the list and that Anders Hovden is last* It is also interesting to see Knut Hamsun as number two, while Johan Bojer is seventh, and Sigrid Unseth is twenty- s ec ond •
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NORWEGIAN
/m^^ BOOK P0HJIAR7
p«2 A new book, by Prof. Gran, is taking Chicago's Norwegian Colny
by storm. The book is on the life of Bjornstjerne Bjornson, the grand old man of Norway, who is referred to as Norway's uncrowned king. Much hitherto unknown about this wonderful character is revealed in this publication and one cannot realize what a truly great man Bjornson really was until one reads this book. The intimate portrayal of the characteristics, ideas and accomplishments of Bjornson will stir the heart of every Norseman.
The book is entitled "Hovdingen" (The Chief) and although it sells at such a low price (.250) its educational value is many times that amount. Scandia heartily recommends the reading of this work by all who are interested in obtaining arithmetic knowledge of the world's truly great men.
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31candinwen (Diil;' ]dition) , Jan. 18, 1911.
(Trcaislat^u rroiri the lyor./ecian pooi of J.
Cscar Ganders on)
V/illliaven by
Lord of souls, I c^ant Thy -oovjor Over nifts bostowod on rie. Shov; but norcy in tho hour Ihen ri"" son- snull oo.ise to bel For n:^ hoart is trGnibling ever Untold tliouf^hts ,ra resting never, rondorinr: lifers eternal riciale.
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Take av;ay tho sin-^er's ;rlan jlin^- it to oblivion's shore; If but in that vornal far land Thou my voice ir.iproved restore; If but there '2'\y throne before us,
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 18, 1911.
I may join that lofty chorus Swelling to the harps of heaven.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Dec. 11, 1910,
''DADDY 7/^\S A HUSTLER'* (A Burlesque on Fedraninnc )
Of late, we have had nu-ierous contributions sent to the colui^ms of our paper:
articles, poetry, translations, etc., many of them anonymous. Much of this ^
material is good, so we pass it on to our readers. Someday ^ve hope to knew r-
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That Dadd^" v/as a hustler l^
And here in worldly strife §
A rough-and-ready rustler, ^
Vilio led a strenuous life. This always should remind us To hump to beat the band, That we nay leave behind us Some footprints in the sand.
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Skandlnaven (Daily ISdition), Dec. 11, 1910.
He was a record breaker, For so the sagas run;
He ^vas a fluent speaker ^
And handy with a gun* :p=-
You never heard him grumble, ^
Nor of his lot complain, r^
And if he took a tumble 2
He soon v/as up again, o
In France he was dictator, i::^
And taught them how to fight, ^
As bard and navigator,
He was simply out of sight.
He led at every function,
;Vas to himself a law
And ruled without injunction.
From Nome to Panama.
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NORV/BGIAN
But Pa passed over yonder Aa everybody must;
They squandered all the plunder ^
And I must raise the dust. 5
I have a tired feeling, '^-".^
Which words can ne'er express. p
Kis greatness is concealing ^
My magnitude, I guess. §
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But meadows are in clover,
The fields grow com and rice, 5i
We sail the ocean over,
V/ithout cutting any ice.
The skies are blue and bonnie.
The mountain peaks are high,
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Deo* 11, 1910.
And you just bet your money, v;e«ll get there if we try.
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II B a d"(3) Scandia, Dec. 10, 1910.
P.5,col»2.,* Holfdan Koht has published a new book "Pengeragt og .^brid i .imerika" (Capitalism and Labor in America) now on ^ule at L.und's jook Store at the modest price of 85^«
It is surprising what one pair of eyes can discover in so short a time as eight months, especially when the owner of said eyes has an uncanny ability to appraise ana portray what has been seen.
Prof. Koht has made every hour of the eight months he has spent here count. The result is the aforementioned book. He paints a realistic picture of the power of money and the depressing influence on the condition of the worker in general. His portrayal of our trusts and their influence on the social and economical structure of the country is clear and convincing. His analysis of i^thods and maneuvers employed by Standard Oil and other industrial octopuses to eliminate aix competition is evidence of close and intelligent observation. The book is written in the language of the working man-«-no high sounding phraseology, and is in itself a clear history of the development and results of the present social structure. In brief this book is a real education in political economy and coul i profitably be translated in several languages.
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^LAND VISITS CHICAG^ „:^,\\
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He wab also reoucsted to sto'o at Cl-iicaj-^o a.:c rer^d scuie of his ov/n writi:iji^'e« I^uri.xj his sta.y here ia towa };cr \vas the .-.-uest oT the '^a.:her, raui C. ^tensla:;d«
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Scandia> Dec* 20, 1902.
NOR/JSGIATI POEI.IS
Scandia has published a number of Norwegian poems translated into ulnglish. These translations are considered the best that have as yet been published* Below is a list of the poems published. Below is a list of the poems published so tar; »^ ore are to follow.
Poems by Bjornson:
Selections form "3n Glad Guf (A Happy Youth) Selections from ''Arne*' Selections from "llie Fisher ^laiden** Selections from "A Southern Cloister^
Poems by Ibsen:
"Terje Visen**
"The Murder of Abraham Lincoln"
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'^Mi sunders tandings^
"The Mountaineer** ^
''The Bird Catcher" 5
"Thanks"
"To My Friend the Revolutionary Speaker"
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), May 26, 1900,
/m^J LITERARY ATTEI^IPT/
Mr. Sigvard Sorensen, who holds a prominent position at the Newbeiry Library, celebrated his thirty-sixth birthday last Thursday evening with some friends
at his home, 738 North Leavitt Street. At the richly served supper, Mr. Henry ^
Ibsen acted as toastmaster, and Dr. A. T. Boyesen made a speech in honor of U
Mr. Sorensen. Mr. Alexander Kielland, Jr. spoke in honor of Norway, and ^
Dr. Lindos in honor of Ivlr. Sorensen. £
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Mr. Henry Ibsen read a literary piece recently completed by Mr. Sorensen, but 1^3 which is still in manuscript form. The title of the work is a secret, tempo- rarily. Both the work and the reading of it evoked strong applause. Afterwards, the guests gathered about the punch bowl and the most genial sentiment prevailed.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) , June 12, 1899 •
A BIT A3CUT 3C0KS
The people must read more books. 7/ithout books cultural life becomes worthless; it is the book that broadens and develops the mind. I do not know a lot about literature, but I want to do my bit to keep up the dis- cussion in these columns.
Every young man and young woman should have a collection of books, and it must be a collection of good books. Today books can be had for little money and a well-equipped, library will not cost very much. And our friends who cannot afford to buy books should have the use of our library.
In the choice of books, much care should be used, and such authors as Ibsen, Bjornson, Lie, Lagerlof, Bull, Dracktman, Holberg, Zola, Dumas Merimee, Tolstay, Shalcespeare, Dickens, Tv/ain, and many, many others should be found in every well-selected library. Pick the best, read the . best, and you will profit by it.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Apr. 24, 1899.
NOVEL READING
It is hard to believe that novels afford much practical aid to men and women in the various trials and tribulations of this mortal life. The modern story- hinges almost entirely upon love, and interesting as this topic is, especially to women, there are many crises in real life into which it does not enter as an element. There can be no doubt that headstrong men have often been lead on to dishonesty and disgrace, and weak women to folly and ruin, by insane tales of heroes who ought to be wearing the striped garments of a state prison, and heroines who would be fit inmates of a lunatic asylxim.
Yet a story may be full of wildly sensational and highly improbable incidents without being wholly worthless. Many eminent men have found pleasure in the perusal of such stories. Their well-constructed plots and ingeniously concealed mysteries keep the reader's attention, and the rapid succession of startling events weans him from the contemplations of his o^ym cares, sorrows, and perplexities. ^;"
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Apr. 24, 1899.
Honest attempts by writers of competent literary skill to give clear and truthful pictures of healthy, wholesome lives, of difficulties bravely met, of courage, virtue, and endurance, are not aiming at a fictitious glamour derived from depraved and fast life — tales such as these are to be emphatically condemned. But many widely read stories are by no means of this description.
It is said that the tales printed in the common weekly papers have almost unvaried themes: a girl of humble birth but great beauty, loved by a man of rank and wealth whom, after extraordinary difficulties and all sorts of opposition from misguided parents or guardians, she eventually marries. Into the future history of the ill-mated couple the writers wisely do not inquire and the readers are equally incurious.
The attractiveness of these stories which are, we believe, largely read
by nursemaids, milliners' apprentices and other girls in the humbler walks >-
of life, consists in holding out hopes, foredoomed to defeat, of a great f-^ ^^
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Apr. 24, 1899.
rise in the social scale. The reader is thus made discontented with the daily round of humdriim duties and unexciting work that falls to the lot of the vast majority of us all.
The novel of passion, however artistic may he its workmanship, is little to be commended for its spiritual results. V/hether merely sensuous, like The Quick and the Dead, or full, like the average French novel, of illicit love and marital infidelity, it is likely to excite prurient desires and to fill the reader ♦s mind with unholy images; to teach men and women to have low ideas of each other; to foster the belief that any man may be ensnared by an unscrupulous coquette, and that every woman has her price.
Novels are works of the imagination, and it ill becomes those v/hom nature has showered with a brilliant fancy to employ it in sapping the principles, uprooting beliefs, and imperiling the moral sanity of their less gifted fellow mortals. "We are as liable to be corrupted by books as by companions."
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Scandia, Oct. 15, 1927.
vvHT NOT IffiAD llOidC?
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Si grid Hakstad Chicago Public Library.
Vfliy is it that the Danes and the Norwegians do not read the new Scandinavian literature recently received at the public library? It is depressing to see the shelves full of good books, standing there day in and day out, and never read. V7e, the Scandinavians at the library, almost have to use force to get our people to read Scandinavian books. The library spends, annually, quite a big sxini of money, both in N'orwaj'' and Denmark, for nev; books. Last year, three thousand volumes of Danish and Norwegian books were bought — a broad selection to suit every reader, classical, historical, ^dishwater stories" and detective fiction. Also a great number, of travel books, biographies and lyrical books. The library also has thousands of voluraes of drama. We have, for example, Elster^s "liistoiy of Scandinavian Literature," never
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read by anyone. ''The History of Norv/ay, in twenty voluraes — no, one reads it.
I feel that it is an illusion that our Scandinavian-AjTiericans read a lot. Just an illusion, a beautiful illusion.
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UIABR/J© IS ACTIVE.
The young peoples* rociety, Ulabrand, v:hich this fall has started a series of free lectures, (a sort of university extension course), has beg\in activity in another field; it is now busy building up a library consisting inainly of Scandinavian literature*
The members have donated a considerable number of books, and the library committee expects - within a not-too-long period - to have a library worthy of the society, llr. Abrahamsen, the president of the National Association, is chairman of the committee, so there is every reason to believe that the work vail be as successful as the members of Ulabrand expect.
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/STENSLAND DCKATKS LIBRAHl/'
Paul 0. Stensland, bank president bought J.Z. Torp:ersen's library of eight -hundred volumes for $3,000.00. He donated them to tho Scandinavian Young ..len's Christian Society. ^ very noble deed.
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SCAJTDINAVIAII CULTURE
Most of th^ Scandinavian organizations have libraries with many volumes of books of an excellent quality. Seme of the societies publish "oapers, and all sponsor lectures v/hich Iiave proved beneficial*
There is at this time an idea being discussed which should be interesting if it materializes; namely, the organization of a radical political club. The proposed name is "The l\arl Marx Club." Of course, those joining this club for the most part will be the social Democrats who had to leave Denmark, Norway, and ^.veden suddenly. A club of this kind should find many supporters amon^r the Democratic element here, but we feel that the Republicans would fight any organization of this t^T)e, so we may or may not live to see this club organized.
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^OTBST NAMING OF FASTOBS/'
V/ith all due respect for Nonwegian pastors and in behalf of my countrymen, I object emphatically against having any pastor appointed as director for any library. Poor Mayor ledill, if you do appoint ministers for such jobs, I am afraid the church v/ill excommunicate you. Don't send the minister in the fight for the free library.
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c. Scientific and Historical Societies
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Norwegian American Technical Journalt June, 1936» p. 4-5.
Amund Fjortoft writes that in spite of the fact that engineers belong to the wandering tribe, still a iprood many stayed at home and have formed '^n interested and hard working nucleus around which we will carry on. We not only intend to increase our membership but also the inportcuice of our society, professionally and socially. In Pebriie.ry, we had the pleasure of getting acquainted with the new acting counsel in Chicago, Mr. Alex Berg, who talked on South Africa* He convinced us that it was the only land of promise left. We were all on the verge of packing up, \intil he mentioned that capital was the most essential baggage. On ilarch 7, the society gave its annual dinner - dance which was very successful; a surplus of $1.48 was the cause for great rejoicing. Later in the month the chief chemist for the Sanitary District, Mr. Holman, talked on the latest develop- ments in sewage treatment plants, a very actual subject these days. On our membership meeting in April, Mr. A. I. Appleton talked on Russia. The accompany- ing discussion bro\ight out many diverging views on the subject. We finished the season with a stag party on May 28th.
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THE NORVffiGIAN-MiSRIC/iN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
by
Edward Anderson
In a recent issue of Scandia an article appeared about the lToi%veciCin-American
Historical Society. Apparently it was intended as an advertisement, v;ith ^5
the object of seeking new members. This objective probably will not have ^
the desired effect, inasimch as the many reflections cast upon representative p
men and women will be ignored. '-^
It may be of interest to analyze some of the remarks contained in this ^
article, and also remember that those men and women probably are more ^
capable to pass their own judgment on the subject than the author. Just 51 what do you mean when you refer to super- patriotic leaders? You cannot
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be loyal to two countries — v.iy this sarcasm? Nonvecian-Zimericans, being citizens of this country, can only be loyal to this coiuitry; however no one doubts that they have the highest regard for the country where their parents cane frora, or probably were born theKiselves,
You further state; **a discussion was held in Chicago to settle the question ^
as to whether the Norwer;ian-/jr.ericans had a culture of their own, and that 5
this discussion proved to you beyond doubt that, of the type of culture ^
v;hich means intellectual and artistic refinement, there is mighty little rj
of it in our Norwe^^ian-American society." Evidentl^^ you have an opinion -d of youi' own.
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Are you aware of the fact that the Norr/egians here as v/ell as abroad, are i;^ considered as one of the most interesting and singular groups of people, ^ and that even in the remoter a^es of her history she pos.'^esed a standard
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of culture such as hardly any other Northern nation could equal—witness the old Norse laws and institutions, and her ancient literature (the Sagas) • This opinion has been expressed by well known writers. In other words, your expressions are nothing more or less than a slam. You further state that, ''outside of our colleges, there is only one organized effort among Norwegian-Americans whose standard measures are up to par or more, only one ^ enterprise whose achievements are good for every bit of face value, and which 7J we dare lay open to scrutiny without embarrassment." With due credit to the -^ association you refer to, may I remind you that the great niinber of large - Norwegian-American churches in this country are headed by men whose wonderful '^ work you have no right to underestimate. o
Now, for the next point, quoting from your article, 'Tlistoriecaget has in
its power to work up Norwegian national consciousness in the second generation,
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and a feeling that would give added richness to American life and culture, were the immigrants better able to instill in their children the true evolution of homeland culture**. Just let me say that this is America, This country does not have to seek added richness to life and culture from Norway, neither does Norway have to seek its culture from America.
Are you aware of the fact that true Americans will resent your ideas of
bringing Norwegian national consciousness into this country? ;f
Frankly, I do not like the many insinuations in your article; and the way ^ you refer to the immigrants as a peculiar mixture, frequently of immigrant parents, and sneer of things Norwegian, and indulge in vainglorious bragging, is just as ignorant. Now, according to my opinion, any open-minded person's comment on "slams" of this type, in plain English would be rotten.
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III A I c Scandia, l!ay 9, 1935.
The inmigrants from Nonf'.^y have played a ver;^ significant part in the
building of this country, and I believe it is well to give credit where
credit is due. From the man v/hc caiae here and built his home on the
prairie to t:ie man who reached the top as United States Senator, let us
honor them without exception. It is easier to tear dovm than it is to
build. I do not believe I am personal if I ask you: Are you in a
position to tell anyone how to brine up his children? Conclusions are
easily dravjn, but it is always well to stop and think before you orpress
opinions. The remarks you have heard here and there apparently are nothing
more tlian ordinarj^ gossip. ^
I believe it would be interesting if you would further explain what you '^ mean when you say: ''In these annals, on the contrail thefy (;imerican born ^ generations) will find a wonderfully sober detached chronicle of o^or nation* s life on these shores". The word ^our," in this case, naturally refers to
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American shores. This country j£is its ov/n colorful historj^, of v;hich we Americans are justly proud. Do you consider it proper to advocate the teachings of homeland culture in this, our United Statec?
Of course, there are liners loavinr this country every week! ^
Your quotation from Are Frode, reads as follov;s: "V/e must write these things ^
dovm 30 that later generations shall not believe that we came from slaves rj
and lov/ly people,^ what does this have to do with the issue? We are living ^
in the present and for tlie future. As far as our ancestors are concerned o that is history.
In ccncluslcn, I want it understood that this article is not intended to cast any reflection on any organization or person, but may I suggest to you
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that you read mere and thirik less, before you i/rite another article like the one in the previous issue of Scandia.
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Norwegian American Technical Journal, June, 1932, p. 4,
FROJ TH:'; PRESIDE!?! ALF, SELROD -^^ ,-»•/''-- -"'-
Dear fellow members: The v/hole world is today going through a period of reconstruction. Not only is the map of the world being reconstructed but new forms of government are being established and the standards of living and of thinking are also being lead into new channels. The watchword of today is •^progress and unity." The engineers are and rightfully should be the leaders in any v/ork involving reconstruction and development. In order to c^o justice to work of such importance, the engineers must realize the significance of the word unity.
The aim of the I'orvegian Technical Society is to form a nucleus of all Korv/egian ronei-ican architects, engineers and chemists, to raise the standard of their profession end thereby to further the economic and social interest of its members and of others belonc^ing to the same profession^. This v/ork has now been going on for several years and '-^H continue for many years to, come.
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Norv/erian American Technical Journal, June,1932op*4. VyPAcHl'P;"-
in order to reach our goal we must however increase our membership #iich naturally has suffered during the past years of depression. It is the duty of each and every member of the M.A.T.S. not only to advertise, but also to secure at least one new member for our organization. 3y doing this you are furtherin?^ your own interest and also the interest of the Norwegian American Technical Society and its branch organization.
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Scandla, Jan. 5, 1929.
CHICilGO IT0KVi3GI.-JI T3CIil\IIC AL SOCIETI
The Chicago Iiorwegian Technical Societ3^ held its recular annual meeting last week. The neivly elected executives were installed at this meeting. They vjere: Anders Nesheiin, president; Thonas Petterson, vice-president; Peter Sandved, secretary; Roar ijiudsen, treasurer. The new directors are: Christian Bugge, Ivar Viehe-Uess, and Alfred oelrod.
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THE WmEGlM'-MnRlCm HISTORICAL SOCIPnT
The press has not had much to say about the Norwegian- American Historical Society. This should not give us the impression that this society has not accomplished anything this past year. They have accomplished a lot. We list 4 a few or these accomplishments below. '^
First, they have published, in 1927, the follovdng books and records: --
1. ''Studies and Records/^ Vol. II. 137 pages.
2. '♦The Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes; a chapter in the History of American Inland Transportation.*' 219 pages, 21 illustrations.
3. '♦Travel and Description," Series II: Peter Testman's '♦Account of His Ex- periences". Norwegian and Imglish Text.
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•♦Studies and Records'' and "Norwegian Sailors^ mailed free to members. Peter Testman*s book free to sustaining members, to others upon request to Dean J. Jorsen Thompson.
•^Studies and Records'* is published by the publishing committee, whose chief ^
is Dr. Theodore Blegen. "^he contributors to these records are the following 5
gentlemen: Martin B. Ruud, Dr. Henry J. Cadbury, Jacob Hodnefeld, Dr. Laurence '^
M. Larsen, Dr. George T. i?"lom, and Professor George I.!. Stephanson. The records r"
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''The Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes" has been compiled by Dr. Knut oo
Gierset and Dr. Plegen. Hundreds of people ^vere interviewed, and actually S
thousands of documents and records read. But the result has been a document ^ of great historical value to the Norv;egien-i\merican people.
Peter Tesman^s "Account" is, from the historical anf-le, a correct and authentic document.
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The cost of "Norwegian Sailors*^ will be defrayed by A. U. Olsen and Birger Osland, The cost of the other documents was covered by individual donations.
After two years of exhaustive research, the Society can proudly point to the publishing of eight volumes covering Norwegian- American history, .i
The plans for the future are rather broad. Work has already begun on the fol- '^ lowing studies: r;
'^Studies and Records," Vol. III. The editorial committee are forever looking 2 for old documents and records that v/ill augment the material at hand.
The finances for Vol. Ill have already been secured.
The Society is at the present working on a document about the Norwegian immi- gration to America.
Another volume of grer^t interest is the pioneer preacher Dietrichsen's "Travels
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among Norwegian Immigrants." Dr. Rohme has started the translation of this important work into English.
"ITanch-Raeder's Letters, 1847-48*^ will be translated by Gunnar Malmin. These letters contain very interesting material concerning that period.
Plans are being made for research covering the Norwegian seamen* s activities on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. This work will be done by Dr. Knut Gjerset. This will take a lot of money. It is our job to raise the money for this important work.
The Norwegian- American Historical Museum that was opened some time ago, is coming along fine. Much historical material has been donated by the Norwegian Government. The muse\im is quite an imposing sight, with its enormous cases, filled V7ith documents and books.
D. G. Ristad, the president, informs us that arrangements are being made for a ''historical mass meeting** to be held on the grounds of the museum. Meetings
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• Meetings of this kind should be held every year throughout the country. Meetings of this kind would j.opularize, not only the museam, but the Society.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Apr. 27, 1919.
NORWESaiAN
SCANDINAVIAN STUDY SOCIETY ^
Last Friday the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study held its annual p meeting, at the Norwegian Club. -^
Professor Jules Mauritzon, Lawrence M« Larsen, Julius E* Olsen, and George T« ?lua ^ from the University of Illinois, will be the main speakers* ^
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SkandinaTent July 13, 1917*
FULL HOUSE FOR NCRWEGIAN SINGING SOCIETY FIDI
It is probable that Logan Square Theatre never has witnessed as large a crowd as ^ that which filled every available space in the theatre last night as the showing ^ of the Norwegian Singing Society's film A Tour Through Norway* The first showing p of the film took place at the matinee at 3sOO o'clock in the afternoon* At that ^^ time the attendance was good in spite of rainy weather* But ^'^ the first evening g exhibition the large theatre had become completely crowded by Norwegian men and !^ women wanting to see the beautiful pictures from the land of their fathers* A ^ large number were unable to get in the first evening; they had to wait until the "?:/ 9tOO o'clock presentation or until today*
The pictures, as a whole, were good* A couple of the selections from the exposition
%t Frogner* 1914. might have been clearer as to details, otherwise the pictures are Of unuSually good quality.
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The exhibition starts with a presentation of the old chiefs mansion at Frogner ^ together with the members of the committee in charge of arrangements. After that g the main entrance , the mass of people they are coming, by street-car, by auto, by horse-drawn vehicles, or afoot. Then the beautiful exposition grounds. It is the day of opening, the orchestra is playing and the king accompanied by the queen and -^ the crown prince, appears in Royal splendor to give the festive touch to the opening ceremonies.
In through the large exposition halls, the king moves with his entourage and to music from the orchestra, then, in the Hall of Machinery, Crown Prince Olav presses the button and the iimiense machines start turning.
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The pictures now move through the exposition grounds presenting the many phases of national life and activities represented, and afterwards the grandeur and beauty of Norwegian natural scenery roll forth as well as Norwegian farming, Norwegian fisheries, Norwegicm industry, and Norwegian army*
Between the first and second showing of the film the Norwegian Singing Society gave some beautiful selections* The film will be shown again this afternoon and tonight at 7:00 o'clock and at 9:00 o'clock* But those who want good seats had better secure them early*
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/fEDlCj\L SOGISTY'S i\NNIVSF:3iiRY7
The Scandinavian-American :.:edical Society of Chic?j.--o will, on Friday, Oct, 14,
celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. During these years the society has <
held more than tv;o hundred meetings and presented four hundred lectures on ~^3
subjects of gret interest in medical science, -^
Norwegian doctors who were charter members of the society and are still -rj active ^n membership ana practice are Drs, G. Paoli, B. Behrens, B. IJeyer, 'S and Anders Doe, Shortly after the society* s formation Drs. N. Quales, ^ K. ?• Sandberg and Nils Remmen became members, x^ll prominent Norwegian doc- tors of Jhic-.go are members of the society and several of them are accepted as authorities on various Dhases of medical science.
On Thursday several scientific lectures will be givt.n and officers will be elected, while on BYiday the doctors v/ill give a bnnquet and ball at the
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clubrooms of the Svenska Klub (Swedish Club), at which a number of out-of- town men of raedicine will be special guests.
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The Scandinavian Medical j^sociation held its regular meeting at the rooms of the Swedish Club on June 31, In addition to the regular routine, which xvas shortened for the occasion, menbers were favored with a lecture by the guest of honor, Dr. Rosving, from Denmark, Dr. Rosving is one of Denmark* s outstanding medical authorities, and is at present visiting the United States, v/here he has delivered a number of lectures in various places. Follov/ing the lecture the assembled physicians partook of a banquet in honor of Dr. Rosving^
Among the speakers v/ere Dr. A. Doe, Dr. Ole Berg, Dr. N. Q,uales, and Dr. Hels Johnson. Several of them paid tribute to Dr. 3. Jacobsen and Chr. Fenger (now deceased) and to Dr. Mo man Hansen, who is now practicing in Copenhagen. Over one hundred doctors v;ere present and all enjoyed the meeting very much.
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The ocanciinavian "'edical ^cciet^ /.old t^ieir iiont'il:- Moetin^ on ::arch 14th, at the o^-edish Club vor.-is.
Dr. vi. IIoL'iboe deliv-ped a lecture O'. v;:iat :. ;_^h2:sician and surgeon can do in the treatment of otoi-iach air.ients. l:V3» Cyen and /jide-rson too-: pi*o::iinont parts in the discussinn -.r/.ich folic ;ed. Trie officers of tli.. society rrere instruct d to consider the idea o'"* celebrating the '^.oth anniversary of the scciet;''. and to "^^e -^ort at the Anril :ieetin.^.
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^DlC/i SOCIjHT MlilTsT"
The Scandinavian Hedical Society of Chicago held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8th. Doctor H.C.Hansen, the energetic secretary had arranged a very interesting program.
Dr. Anders Frick, as the opening speaker, delivered a very interesting lecture on the ••Dilation of the Stomach," referring to several eases under his personal observation. He outlined the causes, symptoms, and cure for the ailment, bringing out several points seldom considered, though orten of vital inportance in diagnosis and treatment.
Following the lectxire a lively discussion of the subject took place by Drs. Svenning Dohl, Young, Klovstad and Anderson, which in turn was followed by a partaking of a very tasty Swedish lunch.
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The retiring president, Doctor rJLovstcd, s . oke of the significance of this society to :_^canQinavians and itr< influe:.ce and sta*,us in nedical circles. The organization has created a strong feeling of felloi-snip and co-operation between the Scandinavians and ^.ericans and has r.ace valuable contributions in the line of :::edical and surgical research.
Doctor Illovstad urged the society to affiliate with the ne« ical societies of iror.way, 3v;eden and Denir.ark, _r.ointi:ig out lautual advantages of such co-operation, and the resultant benefits to nankind. Doctor .iilliam J. -Anderson v;as elected president, Doctor 0. li. Berg, vice president, and Doctor Halvor 0, Hansen, secretary for the coming yeav.
Follov;ing the election, the lueetirig vjas addressed by Doctor B, Lleyer, v:ho
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gave a humorous talk on the earl^'' cays of the s ciety; all of the anecdotes struck a responi^ive caord and jollity roi /ned cuprene. The gathering then assenbled in the dinin^^ roon ..here tnev finiohod the pleasant and profitable evenin£> .-ith an ar.niversury dinner.
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TIIE SGA!roiLL\VI.^:-x\liSHIC^T lEDIGAL SOGIETT
The Scandinavian-zimerican Lledical Society honored Dp, Ludvig Eektoen at
a ban'^uet held last night at the Swedish Club. Dr. iUiton Iloliiboe functioned ^
as toastmaster,, md Dr# binders Doe v/as the principal speaker of the evening. 'pz
Dr. Thor Rothstein, spoke for Upsalla /3v:ed.en/ University; Dr. Suenning Dahl C
/panel spoke for the University of Copenhagen; Dr. Dawson spoke for the ^
American Ledical oocietj'-; and Jr. Nils Johnson, spoke for Ljrs. Helctoen. 2
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The Scandinavian Philological Society of America was organized last Friday ^ at Hitchcock Hall, University of Chicago* ^
The local arrangements committee consisted of Professor C. N. Gould, A. G. s« 5 Josephson, and J, C« M. Hanson, director of the university library. ^
The following papers were read:
1. ^A Sketch of Scandinavian Study in American Colleges,^ by
Professor Greorge T, Flom.
2. •♦Frithjof's Saga,** by Professor A* M. Sturtevant.
Z. ^The Chronology of Fornaldarsagur,^ by Dr. Lee U^ Hollander.
4* A paper by Professor Gudmund Schuette, University of Copenhagen,
read by Dr. Henry Leach of Harvard ♦ 5. **Recent iittacks on the Historical Reliability of the Vinland Sagas, *♦ by Professor Julius Olsen.
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6. ^Traces of Old Norse Paganism in Swedisii Christian Customs of
Today,** by Professor Jules Llauritzon* ?• "A Type of 3ermanic Word-formation in the Scandinavian Languages, »♦
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During an intermission at this point in the program a number of Scandinavian songs were sung by Professor Olsen^ ^
8. ♦'An Unpublished Fragment of the Old Norse Konungs Stguggja,^ by Professor George T. Flom, University of Illinois*
9, ♦•Repetition as an Element in Selma Lagerlor^s Style, ♦♦ by Br. Louis iSlmquist /Swede7i Northwestern University •
This new organization will, no doubt, contribute much to science*
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p«l«««A group of prominent educators, inerlcan and Scandinavian, gathered in Hitchcock Hall, UhiTersity of Chicago, on Friday, Uay 28th, to organize a ScandinaTian Philological Society of JUaerica* Profeaaor C.M.Gould, XTniYersity of Chicago, k.Q.S. Josephaon, John Crerar Library, J.C.Hanaen, director of the XbiTeraity of Chicago Library, were on the conmiittee on arrangeaenta* Philologists fron both eastern and mid-western unirersities nere enrolled as members and several of them delivered lectures on various phases of history* Among those who delivered special lecturea were Professor Flom, lAiiversity of Illinois, Professor A.M.Sturtvant, IMiversity of Kentucky, Dr« Lee M* Hollander, IMiversity of Wisconsin, Professor G« Schutte, Copen- hagen TAiiversity of Denmark, Professor Schutte *s treatise was read by Doctor Henry G.Leach of Howard lAiiversity, Professor Julius £• Olsen, ttaiversity of Visconsin, Professor Jules Uauritzen, Augustcma College, and Doctor Leonard Bloomfield, IMiversity of Illinois •
Professor Julius Olsen* s lecture was of special interest at this time, because of the half-witted attacks on the authenticity of the traditions of Vinland and Leif Sriksen. He attacked utterances of Fr. Nansen, questioning these old sagas
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and whiles Hansen ^ was one of the vorld^s greatest explorers , he was, in Professor Olsen^s estiMation, a Biere novice and ill-informed in the realms of early history. Professor Olsen maintained that research, by truly scientific men, was the only way to obtain authentic information as to the accuracy of the old sagas touching on the discovery of America, and the occupation by the old Norsemen. Professor Olsen quoted from Dr. Babcock, conceded to be the greatest authority on Atlantic coast geology, ^dio, thru research, has, among other findings, found certain geological conditions exactly identical with the old descriptions in the saga of '^Erik the Red.** Professor Olsen voiced a determined demand that in reaching a decision regarding the authenticity of historical data, the decisions of men iftio have conducted scientific research in the matter be given final word.
At six o* clock the society were dinner guests of the Uhiveisity of Chicago, at Hutchinson Common, and at 9:00 P.M. were given a **snK)ker** in the same hall.
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On Saturday ■omlng the society again convened for a short session and lectxires were delivered by Parofessor ?• Horn, IBiiversity of Illinois^ Doctor A. Louis Elaquist, of Northwestern Iftiiversity, Professor C.N. Gtould, University of Chicago, and Professor A. Stoaiberg, University of Minnesota, after which organization work was completed, coamittee rei)orts received and officers elected.
With such an array of learned men taking up the cudgels to fight the di#-hards who are so loath to give the Norsemen the credit due them, we may rest assured that our claims will be proved and the honor our own.
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THE SCA13DIKAVIA1^I HIYSICLAN'S SOCIETT
Last Tuesday, November 8, the Scandinavian Physician* s Society held its regular monthly meeting — the most interesting meeting since August of last year. H. Gr. W. Reinhart, coroner* s physician, was the main speaker of the evening. His topic, "Surgical Discoveries through Obduction**, was extremely interesting, and caused a lengthy discussion. The following doctors contributed a great deal by their participation in the discussion: Drs. A. Holmboe, R. J. Ballinger, Hanson, V/illiam J. Anderson, and Llichel.
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THE SCANDIIIAYIAII LEBICAL SOCIETT
The Scandinavian Medical Society held its first annual meeting last Thursday. Since the president, Dr. Svenning Dahl, was out of town, the vice-president opened the meeting.
Dr. C.F. Klaas gave an excellent talk on obstetrics, and pointed out several bad practices of the modem physician. Dr. H.C. Hanson told of several humorous incidents he experienced on this subject. Dr. Thomas Warloe spoke on asepsis and antisepsis. The discussion centered mostly on confinement cases and pregnancy •
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The Scandinavian Lledical Society held its regular inonthly meeting on Thursday :^ evening, Llarch 11. Dr. T. './arloe functioned as president. Dr. Cornelius 5
Gundersen gave an interesting lectiire on ileus and reported on a case of this "p: illness. Dr. 3. E. Henderson, Dr. V/. J. -tlnderson, and Dr. IT. Reimaen partici- ^ pated in the discussion folloxving the lecture. t;
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Dr. IT. Oldenborg told of his experiences v;ith massage of adhesions in the L- posterior cavity, and reported several cases in v/hich the patients had been l;;^. completely healed by neans of this type of treatment. A discussion ensued in ^ which Dr. Henderson and Dr. Gundersen took part. The meeting adjourned when this discussion v/as concluded.
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THE SCUIDBIiWIAlI MCDICiUL iiSoOCIATION
The regular monthly raeeting of the Scandinavian Medical Association vjas held at the "Tavern", Thursday, February 11. Dr. Egil Olsen functioned as president in the absence of Dr. Roberg.
Dr. G. A. Torrison reported ti.at he and Dr. Holmboe had presented Dr. IT. T. Quales, honorary member of the Society, v;ith the letters of congratulation from the Society in connection v/ith Dr. '^uales* seventy eighth birthday, and that Dr. Quales had requested them to convey his best thanks to the Society for the courtesy shown.
The scientific program consisted of the following:
First, Dr. Torrison gave a brief lecture on "Foreign Bodies in the Outer Ear Passage". Among the strange things he had found in the ear passage may be mentioned garlic, tobacco, cotton, wateimelon seeds, and once he had even found a cricket
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Dr. Egil Olsen reported on a case of '%'^pnorreic blood poisoning "where the disease had taken hold on the heart and partly desti^oyed the valves. Correct diagnosis had been arrived at through bacteria culture, and later confirmed through the obduction. Dr. Olsen also showed sone peculiar temjerature curves from a consumption patient.
Finally, Dr. Ingeborg Rasmussen gave an interesting lecture on "ocurvy in Children". She demonstrated that this disease is caused solely by insufficient nourishiaent, and that it may readily be cured through proper diet, ohe illustrated her lecture with narratives of this somewhat rare disease from her ov-n p'ractice as a children's physician.
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THE SCANDINAVIM-AMERICAN UEDICAL ASSOCIATION IS GROWING
The Scandinavian-American Medical Association held its regular meeting last Thursday evening at Stensland^s Block, Carpenter Street and Milwaukee Avenue. The following compose the present board of directors: Dr. Oscar Torrison, president; Dr. Ingeborg Rasraussen, vice-president; Dr. Thomas V/arloe, secretary and treasurer.
After Dr. W€u:loe left for Europe, Dr. Unseth functioned as secretary. Dr. Unseth read the minutes from the last meeting and also gave a brief survey of the activities of the Association during the past year. The report showed an increase in membership, better attendance at the meetings than ever before, and more interest throughout.
The many valuable lectirres during the year have contributed more than anything else to the greater interest displayed.
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BBTWESN YOU AND ME
Between you and me~in a manner speaking— I am impelled to say a word regarding Professor Hanson* s pleasant reference to my English* He has giyen me a similar compliment on one or two other occasions. As a rule, journalists
do not receive many compliments, and especially not for their language or ^
style* Some do not deserve them* There are, however, exceptions* I am S
personally acquainted with half a dozen newspapermen in this country — three ^
in New York and three in Chicago— whose names ought to be enshrined in a r*
Journalistic hall of fame for the purity and the beauty of their English* -o
Those from Chicago are L* H* Lund, Nicolai Grevstad, and Kristian Baun* o
Whether I am deserving of the praise he /B&RBon^ so graciously bestows upon me is a matter for him and others of my readers to decide* I am glad to note that, in the article, he pays my friend, Chief Justice John J* Sonsteby, a similar compliment for his good English* With this I am in complete agreement* I have known the judge a great many
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years, in fact since his Von Humboldt school days, where he developed the use of good English in the school debating society.
When compliments come from a qualified source they possess value* Certainly it is a source of satisfaction to know that Professor Hanson's competency to pass Judgment is beyond question*
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JOURNALISTIC ABSURDITIES
Editor Scandia:
Of queer journalistic absurdities there seems to be no end. Scandia has its full share. The continuous intolerant writings by Mr. Sundy-Hansen are an attempt to impose his will upon its readers. The issue, of course, is the old, old story, the Infallibility of material science and the impossibility of religion.
To such fanatics the idea of freedom of thought and opinion means freedom to Impose their peculiar views upon others, by persuasion if possible, and even by fiat of law or force (which amounts to the same thing) if all other means fail. A mental attitude of this type allows no room for tolerance. It is against this attitude that thousands had to offer their lives.
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What hasn^t the world fostered in the v/ay of absurd opinions, labeled as science? To enumerate them all would require a catalog of considerable size. It is enough to remind you readers of a few of the most outstanding examples selected at random. Consider, for example, Mr. Olaf Ray discussing the ques- tion of heat and light in the Journal of Science, telling us about one of the commonest facts in nature — the heat of the sun. He says: "The question of the temperature of the sun has been the subject of investigation with many scientists: Newton, one of the first investigators of this problem, tried to determine it, and after him all the scientists vjho have been occupied with colorimetry have followed his example. All have believed themselves successful and have formulated their results with great confidence. The following, in the chronological order of the publication of results, are the temperatures (in centigrade) found by each of them: Newton, 102,200; Seccli, 5,344,B40; Ericsson, 2,720,700; Fitzeau, 7,500; Waterstone, 9,000,000; Spoere, 27,000; Deville, 27,000; Deville, 9,500; Soret, 5,801,840; Vicaire, 1,500; Roselli, 20,000; the difference is as 1,400 against 9,000,000, or no less than 8,998,600 degreesll There probably does not exist in science a more
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astonishing contradiction.
I have been reading numerous articles by Mr. Sundy-Hansen which prove him to be a fanatic regarding material science. I am reluctant to complain about the length of his articles at times because I realize that sometimes its piecemeal presentation in Scandia may possibly be accounted for by the exigencies of space. I shall be more than delighted when this eminent penman stops his intolerant criticism of those who permit themselves to consider abstract ideas.
What church or sect our pen champion will bulldoze next I do not know, and it does not matter. We know now that ae is not a man of liberal ideas. Neither is he a true scientist, as the latter is far in advance of this pope of prejudice and bigotry. He is an ultramaterialist and interprets fairly accurately the ideas of this branch, but like all materialists of this type he makes at least one fatal error.
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He is deeply concerned about what he conceives to be science. He is anxious to salvage the wreckage of the old, hence he hitches his scientific wagon to materialism and writes learnedly about religion and religious thought of to- day without even having investigated. it. In foolish terms he describes such scientists as Einstein and Sir Jeans. There is where our learned and smart friend makes his fatal error. Neither scientists nor anyone else with common sense recognizes such fantastic vagaries as those enunciated by Mr. Sundy - Hansen against eminent thinkers of our time. They are forerunners of the new direction science has taken. Science might be submitted to the law of evolution, like all else in nature.
As has previously been pointed out by other writers in Scandia, when fanatical materialists dabble in religious thought, they go outside of their narrow field and their speculations have no more value than those of any others who have never taken the trouble to investigate the subjects they permit themselves to criticize.
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This journalistic juggler knows something that the uninformed and gullible thousands, to whom materialism still is like any other fanatical cult, are quite unaware of. Authority is still a potent force among the ignorant. Mr. Sundy-Hansen believes himself to be an exalted exponent of materialism. When he, therefore (unquestionably urged by an inner pressure) puts his pen on paper and speaks of a "cosmic religion** virtually in terms of an ignoramus, the uninformed readers of Scandia assume that there must be something in it. And those who profit by the perpetuation of this materialistic babble are fanatics who believe in swinging a terroristic whip whenever occasion lends itself. Mr. Sundy-Hansen' s writings are a sample of what we may expect to see much of in the future, in case free thought should be abolished. We shall then be served with only a hodgepodge of meaningless nonsense, embroidered with so-called scientific materialistic foundation. As a plausible excuse for it, the superficially educated and uncritical masses will be led to believe that the god of materialism is the only god to worship.
Do not let us forget, however, that the fanatic of materialism is the selfsame
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old tyrant of manlcind, the bitter enemy of freedom of thought, the relentless warrior against real laiowledge, real scientific advancement and thought as any other fanatic*
May I, before leaving the subject, express iny sincere wish that our worthy scientific friend stick to his pet hobbies: Socialism, bolshevisia, and ma- , terialism. There is where his heart lies, and there his talent will find its greatest use. V'henever he feels the craving to swing a fierce journalistic club against his archenemy, religion, let him remember the saying of the American: •TJind your own business,** and the German: "Leben und Leben Lassen** ^ive and let live/^ and the Norwegian: Tei for Din Egen Dor, Forend Du Feier for Andres** ^Sweep before your own door, etc^. There is plenty of cleaning to be done within his own domain; so let him leave the religionist alone, and take care of himself.
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SKANDINAVSN
The daily edition of Skandinaven will not be published after April 30* A weekly edition will take the place of the daily here in Chicago*
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Scandia, June 11, 1927.
SCANDIA BEACH
Scandia 's vacation land is situated in the north woods of Wisconsin, between two large lakes. There is real hunting and fishing. The Scandia coimnunity beach is 200 feet long.
The beach ana woods are open to anyone, whether they Duy lots or not. When lots are purchased, Scandia includes a year's subscription free.
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Scandia has opened a summer resort for members of Chicago's Norwegian colony, I have just returned from a trip to this resort; it was one of the most en- joyable trips I have made in many, many a day, and I feel that I should let my countrymen know of my experience. The resort, if we can call it that, is known as Scandia Community Beach.
I was simply carried away with the beauty of the country, and upon my arrival at the property I found that it was all that had been told me and more. 7?ords cannot describe Scandia Community Beach, for it is ideal in every way. In fact, all that has been said of this project is true, and you have not published any statements relative to Community Beach that I found untrue.
Upon the arrival of our big party at Hayvjard, we were given a royal reception
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and taken to a large log cabin where we were served a big fish breakfast by the Indies of Hajn/'^ard. V/e were next taken to the office of Scandia Beach, where a large group picture was taken, after which we were taken in automo- biles over the most wonderful and well-kept roads to grove and beach, which we were most anxious to see. After spending the forenoon looking over the place, we were entertained by the Chippawa Indians, and greatly enjoyed their council dances* With all their war paint on, and with their Indian music and songs, they put on a great show. During the afternoon a trip was made over the whole beach property, and we found that the twenty- two miles of streets were being put in first-class shape by two big tractors and grading outfits. lie visited the big store right on the property, and found a big stock of supplies. As evening came, and it was time for us to leave, we all expressed the wish that we could stay just a day or two more.
In closing, all I can say to the resders of Scandia is that this project is a real opportunity for pleasure, and, if you wish, for investment, I personally bought two lots near the Community Beach, on these lots there were a number of
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real large trees, both pine and rieciduous, I heartily recommend that anyone who can spend the summer there should buy a lot or two, and really enjoy a summer there. There is not a lot that hasn't plenty of trees on it.
Scandia has done a wonderful thing in .Tiaking possible this beautiful play- ground in the north woods. I certainly am happy that !:r. L. H. Lund, the editor of Scr.ndia, carried out this idea.
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THE NORWEGIAN-iiMERIGAN PRESS
Scandia is an excellent example of how a Norv.egi an -American newspaper can ^
understand its purpose. Scandia is just what a newspaper should be. We can ^
blame the Norwegian people for the fact that Scandia has not been able to ^
reach the masses and bring its liberal and opportune message to those who C
need it most. VJe have not at any time given Scandia the support it deserves. j
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must not be. Skandinaven is always speculative; it is never set as to policy 5:::^
or program. V.e often see editorials of the widest possible variety. One day ^
it may be an editorial about iiiissolini, the next day an editorial explaining why people should sleep v;ith the windows open, or a three-column article about the output and raising of potatoes in Ireland.
Skandinaven loves to give the impression that it is the only Norwegian news- paper in America that has any cultural background, and that it is the spokes-
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man of all the Norwegian people in America. Skandinhiven^s policy is to '^yes" vAierever possible, and to pjay to its readers in order to satisfy them. ^Vell, ^ that is probably a good "policy of economy''. ^^
V[e wonder what would happen if the subscribers would write and asic the staff ^
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thing might happen — that Skandinaven would answer and we would find out that *—
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SCANDIA
Scandia has moved from 2818 North Avenue to 2218 North California Avenue. This is the third time that Scandia has moved. The paper tries to follow the westward movement of the Danish and Norwegian groups. This time Scandia occupies its own building. On the ground floor there will be a large whole- sale and retail bookstore. The editors • and publisher's offices will eilso be on the ground floor. The new location is within walking distance of the Chicago Norwegian Club, the Bjonistjeme Bjornson Lodge, the Norserr.en*s Singing Society, and other orgaiiizations.
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NORV/EaiAN-DANISH NEVSPAPEIB.SN
In 1882, Illustrere Ugeblad /Illustrated Weekly? made its fi£st appearance, with Christian Rasmussen /Dane/ as publisher and Louis Pio /Dane/ as editor. I worked on the staff for some time as typesetter, proofreader, errand boy, reporter, bill collector, ways and means coiomittee, writer, and general all- around man. A year or so later. Professor Theodor Elbers, who had just arrived from Denmark, became editor. The well-known Norwegian Singing Society, organized by immigrants from Bergen, Norway, began its activities at that time; Elbers became its first director •
The Illustrated Weekly had a building (or should we call it a shed), where the office and shop were located. Oil lamps would glow dimly here and there when there was work to be done at night.
Skandinaven was, in the late »70»s, considered the largest paper in Chicago,
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uii'i a three-story building on Peoria Street, and with fifteen to twenty typesetters and dozens of editors. At that time the Norwegian, Monrad Schuyen, was the editor. Among the assistant editors I remember especially the Norwegian, Professor Suein Nilsson and the Dane, Moses Salomonsen. Nilsson later became editor-in-chief. The offices and press rooms of Skandinaven were filthy. In those days, every one from editors down to the press boy had his own beer pail, and at noon one of the press boys would get the beer for the entire shop. Much of this beer was spilled on stairs and floor, and the en- tire place would sometimes smell like a brewery. The place was cleaned only once a year, so you can imagine whrt a lot of dirt was shoveled out.
Norden /North Land/ edited by Relllns, and later by Peer Stromme, kept its head above water for a while, Norden , was an elaborate sheet — four pages, ten columns to the page — it was a job to read it, one's arms were tired before the front page was half finished. A lady was asked, which one of the Scandi- navian papers she liked best. Her answer was, '•I like Norden, because when I finally get it read I can use It for dress patterns.
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THE PRESS
The Norwegian press has not been so actively engaged in propagandizing for Norwegian culture this last year or two as it was in previous years. It seems that the editors think that it is enough to mention that so-and-so will speak at such-and-such a hall, and that such-and-such a society will give a concert at such-and-such a time. But that is not enough.
The public wants to know about such-and-such a singer, and what this singer gave to the people in song or in music. The readers want to know what is hap- pening at the Old People *s Home, at any one of our hospitals, at our clubs, our societies, and our churches. A newspaper must be a "herald" of culture, knowl- edge, and news. A newspaper must not be an "organ '^ of the few but an organ of the masses. The editor must know what to give to the people and how; if he does not do this, he loses readers, and soon his paper can sing its swan song.
The Norwegian people are definite in their wants. They are, for the most part,
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intellectuals. It should not be a hard task to write for intellectuals; so why is it that the contributors to our press are careless in this matter?
'And illustrations! There is only one foreicn-lan^^uace newspaper, at this time, here in Chicago tiiat uses lots of pictures, and that is the Danish paper, Dansk Tidende (Danish Times). The editor, Kristian Saun, is a journalist in every sense of the word. Maybe we Norwegians could learn something here.
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RICHARD 3. N. 3ARTZ.
An interesting Norwegian is Richard Sophus Nielsen Sartz. He was born in Stryn, North Fjord, Norway, He sDent most of his childhood in Larvik, his early youth in Christiania /jOsloT^and Farsund. He came to the United States in 1879.
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It took a long time to become accustomed to American ways. He became a citi- ^ zen in 1885, but his soul was still in Norway. ^
In 1889 he began to publish Krydseren, a monthly paper, in New York. In 1887 he came to i/inneapolis as the editor of the Minneapolis Daglig Tidende (Minneajgolis Daily Times). Later he became editor of Norden, in Chicago. In 1895 j/Tn Chicago/ his leg was amputated, the result of blood poisoning. In 1908 he became a translator for the ^United States/ Department of Agriculture.
He was one of those who organized the National Nonvegian League.
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SaO CHICAGO HCR:'7-SGIANS
It is a long time sinco v/e have written anything about Scandia; we want to tell a little about the history of this small but excellent sheet, and about the men who have been responsible for it.
Nothing very fanciful occurs to us, however, in reminiscing about Scandia. V/e recall merely that the paper was founded by Anton B. Lange in Duluth in 1888 • Along about 1889 or 1890, we believe it was, Lange moved to Chicago and brought Scandia with him. o
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From that time, Scandia has been an institution in the Chicago Norwegian r3 colony, and it has had moreover, a history vastly different from that of S any other Nor;vegian language paper in this country with which we are ac- quainted. We shall present our reasons for saying this, but just let us recall the names of the editors of Scandia since its founding:
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1. Anton B* Lange, until his death in 1910; 2. H. Sundby Hansen, 1910- 1913; Ludvig H. Lund, 1914-.
It is unnecessary, and indeed irrelevant, to go into the history of the late Llr. Lange. But it is pertinent to bear in mind that the Lange tradition is the basis on which 3candia has continued throughout these years. '7e have in mind, not what his enemies said about his editorial policy, which often enough was cross and blunt, but his fearless critical attitude and his liberal spirit.
For I make bold to say that, among the many shortcomings of our Norwegian language press in this country, none is greater than its lack of liberality, S and none is more obvious than its intolerance and lack of true critical ^ judgment in appraising subjects concerning modem thought and intellectual trends. Life is much more than superficial politics, much more than belief in concealed dogma. The game of politics is merely a reflex of economic
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conditions in any given period.
It v;as I,ange*s critical attitude in dealing with local conditions which established 3candia as a tolerant, liberal, urban-minded organ, and, cer- tainly, this character the paper has retained. Always it lias been a paper ^ for city people. Its editors have all been city bom and bred, with a back- 5
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fine old historic city on Norway* s west coast. His liberality doubtless ^
has its roots in Norway^s old •Tenstre'' /left win^, a party, by the way, S
which has completed its mission of completely democratizing the nation, and '--^
which has been pushed aside by the more up-to-date Norwegian labor party.
Chicago's '^Bergensere** have always been 3candia*s mainstay, doubtless be- cause of the Lange tradition, but of course the paper has liberal-minded
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readers from all parts of Norway. Since Lange's time, we think the paper has improved in some respects and become inferior in others. Iange*s Nor- wegian was dynamic, and fev/ editors in this country wielded a more virile pen or presented their readers with a smoother style. The gift v/as character- istically individual.
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On the credit side, after Lange*s time, should be mentioned, 'we thinli, that editorial vituperation and personal attack have been completely eliminated, an open forum column has been established v,?herein the readers may freely dis- cuss all topics of interest, and a still broader and more liberal editorial o policy has been followed in the interest of enlightenment. A newspaper or a cx> magazine of general circulation should be more than a slavish follower of S conventional opinion; it should be not merely clever but a leader in present- ing civilizing ideas.
It is to be hoped that any new managers will carefully guard Scandia^s tradition of fearless democratic liberality and urban culture. With energetic men on the
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business side of the paper, and the editorial policy conducted in this spirit, I believe Scandia still has ahead of it nany useful years of in- spiring and enlightening service.
Edward Andersen, who scolds in the approved manner of an English coster- monger or fishwife, is an amazing young man — mentally I mean, for in years he may have passed voting age. He is amazing for at least two reasons. First, because he is a Norwegian- American of the second generation, which we assume from his name and the language, though we may be in error; and second- ly, because of his cocksureness and his conventional opinions.
It is sometimes interesting, though anything but refreshing, to find in the columns of Scandia Mr. Andersen^s bombastic style of American patriotism. This type of flag-waving chauvinism civilized Americans abhor as exhibi- tionism and bad manners. This fact is unknown or ignored by the lusty practitioners of the religious cult of chauvinistic patriotism. The cult
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gives bad manners anplo opportunity of vigorous assertion.
For this reason, Mr. Andersen's remarkable opinions constitute an in- teresting educational exhibit in showing the cultural advance, if any, of the second generation Norwegians over that of their parents and an- £
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To this there are many notable exceptions, of course, but we are sure that l!r. Andersen will not deny that his opinions on what (for the sake of brevity) ^ we may call "Americanism" (with apologies to the Tribune and Mr. Hearst), o represent those of all the best and most reliable people, while, on the con- ^ trary, the opinions of Sigrid Hakstad and Sjrnove Lange — and permit us to in- clude our own— represent those of all the bad people, the suspects, who should be carefully watched, gagged, and hamstrung and, if possible, deported from "God»s country". At least this appears to be the essence of what !.lr. Andersen has ventured to express up to now.
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We are not here concerned with the trivial point at issue between Tir. An- dersen and Synove Lange, or with the original point raised by Mrs. Hakstad in the form of questions addressed to a recently returned i\meri can-bom young man from his first visit to the country of his ancestors.
We are interested rather in the psychological aspect of the intellectual dis- cussion which ensued from that innocent beginning. Mr. Andersen is a prolific quoter of aphonisms and of other men*s philosophy, presumably because he feels the need of authoritative support. It is, therefore, not at all strange that
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Like a patriot of the right sort, ?.!r. Andersen was not slow in scenting danger. Immediately he recognized subversive tendencies lurking in Ilrs. Hakstad's question. Possibly he suspected a '♦red^ conspiracy. At any rate, ^ no young American should be exposed to questions of a cultural nature about -^ any foreign country, even about the country of his immediate ancestors. Such knowledge is dangerous to the safety of the Republic.
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he has conveniently forgotten to quote the celebrated English statesman who told his colleagues in parliament that ''patriotisin is the last refuge of a scoundrel*^* But he meant, of course, English patriotism.
Mr, Andersen^s fervent attitude regarding patriotism is undoubtedly an expression of what may be called a "transition** mentality, often exhibited by second generation Norwegian-Americans, assuming he is one (and by those of other national groups), when their own radical cultural background has been lost or ignorantly discarded.
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have never discarded thair ancestral cultural background, no matter what .;;3
their attitude has been on questions of economics and political relations, c? with the old country.
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Such opinions as l!r. Andersen has expressed in his discussion on this particular subject c^yo us and imny others, to use a vulgarism, a pain in the neck. Having been an American newspaper correspondent in the legislature at Springfield, Illinois, in the legislature at Madison, V/isconsapi, in the legislature at Albany, New York, and having covered both the House and the Senate in Washington, and served as correspondent at the VJhite House, among nuiuerous and sundry/- other first-rank assignments, we happen to know how and by whom that t^rpe of patriotism is manufactured for public consumption.
Permit us to say further that most of the leaders in the nefarious and brain befuddling traffic, at least those who haven* t completely sold themselves boots, baggage, and breeches, often suffer from a pain in the neck, not to mention in another prominent part of the anatomy, from their own bombastic inventions. vVhen their conscience troubles them too much, they seek escape in an alcoholic debauch.
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I.lr. ilndersen seems to have fallen for the bombastic flag-waving cult pretty hard. ^Vell, he has plenty of conpany. An emotional appeal is all t.iat is needed to stir up the latent animal instinct of the crowd to frenzy. Reason is dethroned. Tolerance is crushed beneath the tramping feet of the mob. Only they are right. Ml others are v;rong, hence dangerous. Let them take the next boat.
Fortunately, this is only one phase of Arierica, though a very bad phase. It represents neither the opinion nor the wish of cultural .'imericai of civilized itoericans. Let us repeat, they abhor it as the worst of bad manners.
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In every country, civilized people regard this type of patriotism with de- g served suspicion because of its mob emotional content, .^erywhere the dis- 5^ tinguishing mark of a civilized person is his ability to be guided by reason rather than by his emotions, which are kept under strict control. To sway the uninformed multitude by a patriotic appeal is an old and often used
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trick which may be considered clever — for the purpose of putting over soxnethinp; — ^;var, for instance, or some law, the far-reaching effect of which in the curtailment of rights and liberties the people do not realize or understand until too late; such methods, we say, may be considered clever, but they are not civilized.
For all these reasons, LIr. Andersen is an anazing young man, and we would not ^
for all the v^orld wish to abridge his right of expression. In this principle ---
we are sure all of Scandia^s readers agree. For freedom of utterance, it may P
astound LIr. Andersen to learn, is not an American invention. IJe have it as ^
a right in our Federal Constitution, but how often isnH it violated and sup- g pressed by patriotic zealots?
Patriots want no opinions but their own. At least they are intolerant of any other. Notwithstanding this, I trust that Mr. /jidersen will continue to voice his charming views in Scandia. His opinions form a diverting
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interlude between iUfred Gabrielson^s theosophical profundities and ^Omar's'' hectic attempts to cain converts (rather correspondence school students) for the so-called ^Rosacrusian^ temple or "university" in San Jose, California. I have it on good authority that the depression hit H. Spencer Lewis's repository of "euacient mystic v/isdom" pretty ^
hard. But "Omar" is faithful. ^
Thus, from all quarters, Scandia's readers gain esoteric, as well as exoteric, _,
enlightenment which, in the perusal, calls forth in the attentive reader an ^
abundance of hilarious, though perfectly innocent merriment. More could hard- g ly be said in Mr. Andersen's behalf. Nor less.
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THE FORIilGII LANGUAGE I33U3
(Inteinriew with Professor Rasmus B. Anderson on the
Foreign Language Issue)
But now that I an being interviewed, there is another imtter in which I, 5
together with nearly every other Scandinavian, am deeply interested. I refer 3;
to the attacks made on the use of foreign languages in this country* It will ^
be remembered that even so great an American as Theodore Roosevelt seemingly -tj referred to this country as a "polyglot boardinghouse," and in a letter writteno
shortly before he died, he stated that in this country there was not room for \^ more than one language.
Governor Harding of Iowa had the brazen effrontery to issue a proclamation pix)hibiting conversation in any other language than English by people on railroad trains, in hotel lobbies, or other public places, and forbidding the use of any other language than English at public gatherings, in the churches
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and in the schools. In Nebraska, a law heis been passed and declared con- stitutional by the State Supreme Court, prohibiting the teaching of any other language than English in all the grades below the eighth in a3.1 public and private schools. But the state of Oregon caps the climax in this hysterical, not to say insane, crusade against the foreign element in this country. A ^ lav; was recently passed by the legislature of Oregon and sanctioned by its '^ government, forbidding the printing of any newspaper, paiaphlet, or book "in -:. any other language than English" in that state. The result was that several p newspapers printed in foreign languages in Oregon had to suspend publication.
In my humble opinion, the fact that we are polyglot is one of our most valu- able cultural assets. A person Imowing only one language lives in a home with only one window, and has an outlook in only one direction. A polyglot nation has seve3?al windows on all four sides of its mansion and sees what is transpiring in all parts of the world. The g3?eat poet and philosopher, Groethe, was certainly right when he said that without a knowledge of other languages, a man knov/s nothing of his own.
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Not lone ago, Senator Mng introduced a bill in the United States Senate to exclude all publications — newspapers, magazines, and so on — printed in other languages than English from second class mailing privileges. The bill v/as read tv;ice and referred to a coimaittee. Such a bill, if it should be passed, ^ would kill every newspaper published in any other language but English in this ^ country. To publish them, it would be necessar;; to put then up in single "^ wrappers and put a one-cent stamp on each, an expense that no newspaper could bear.
I ara not at all in sympathy with all this hysterical agitation against the foreign bom or their descendants nov/ rampant in this country. The statistics show beyond question tl at the foreign bom are not less loyal to the United States than the native bom. There are in this country approximately 1,500 newspapers and magazines published in foreign languages, and their circulation aggregates about 8,000,000. They are printed in 33 different languages and circulate in every state in the Union. They are read not only by the foreign bom, but fidso by their children, bom in the United States.
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Now this is what I want to call particular attention to. Not more than four per cent of these publications are Socialist, Conmunist, or I. VL V/. in their tendencies, and hardly more than one per cent are of deep red color, that is to say. Communist or Anarchist; so that ninety-nine per cent, at least, of this foreicii-languace prec . is entirely loyal, and ninety-six per cent definitely anti-Socialist. To be more explicit, only sixteen of the 1,500 papers published in foreign languages in this country are of the socialist or radical kind, and of tliese sixteen, five are in Yiddish. Not one of the sixteen has anything more thein a very limited circulation.
The ultra-radical press of the counl>iy is printed in English and has millions of readers. The Appeal to Reason, published in Kansas, is supposed to have a circulation of more than a million. Of course, I do not deny that the foreign born who have acquired a thorougji knov;ledge of English are sometimes employed on the editorial staff of some of these revolutionary publications. The refusal to seat five Socieilist members of the New York legislature is a piece of the seime cloth.
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Let me add that it is up to the Republican as well as to the Democratic party to take a strong position in their platforms against all persecution of foreigners in connection with the u^e of their mother tongue in their newspapers, magazines, pulpits, and schools, and to nominate as their standard- bearers candidates v;ho are not contaiainated by know-nothing prejudices. A candidate, be his name General Vfood or V/. J. Bryan, who endorses these crusades against the foreign bom who have been invited to our shores, will, if nominated, surely meet his Waterloo in November.
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.VILL TKLY USE TllL IIIFCKLVTION?
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The Foreign Lang-age Oovernrnental Inf oration oervice Bureau addressed the following interesting letter to the English-language press.
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Service. You are fa-niliar with the v;ork and aims of our foreign- language ^ bureaus, and .vith our efforts to give vou papers, through our governmantal '^ information releases, adequate and interesting reports of the government departments' activities and inforLiation.
Through the ^Imerican Press Bureau, we .vish to :3ive the Lnglish-language
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press true accounts of the foreisn-speaking paoplos and their press, A nuiTwer oT articles ii-ave alroad7 been prepared and their titles v;ill show their general trend — The Alien and the Income Tax, The Alien and Education, Industries and the rJLien, Alien -:*fforts Toward .vmericanization, i'.^iy the Alien Goes Tlorae, and several lore* T.vc of these have already appeared in the press including 31canainaven7, and others Y;ill appear in various other publications shortly. The Bureau will also send out press bulletins con- taining short items on the activities of the forei{£pi-speaking groups. A book jntitled "The Alien in ATierica" is also being prepared. This book v;ill give to the native born, in a more exhaustive treatment, these facts on the forei^n-bom people.
"7/e deplore the grave injustice which is being done the foreign-born peoples as a v/:iole these days, by the many inaccurate and sensational newspaper stories; and the unfair and unfriendly treatment accorded them \)y Americans
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who are ignorant or misinfornied concerning them and their press. Cur
eighteen months of intimate relations and work ith the foreign-language
press has brought us indisputable proof that the large laajority of these
papers and peoples are /inericans in the truest sense, that the3'- have r-
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f^ "Because of this conviction, based on our a.:perience in this matter, and Si because v;e realize that much of the prevalent prejudice against the foreigner is due to lack of knowledge of existing facts, we are making this effort to give all possible publicity and discussion to the constructive record of the foreign-bom groups and their press. .,e hope v;e may have the co-operation of the .'Jiericem Press Bureau in this undertaking."
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No policy could be more shortsighted than the suppression of the foreign- lan- guage press now advocated by some apostles of Icnow-nothingism. The newspaper in the immigrant's own language does more than any other one agency to ac- quaint him with the ideals and institutions of his new country. The Scandinavian press has from the beginning been an exponent of Americanism. Many of the men who fought in the Fifteenth Wisconsin could not read English, but learned the issues of the war from a little Norwegian sheet published here. The immigrant of today has a better education; he often knows English before he comes here, and in any case absorbs it with avidity as soon as he sets foot on Americ€ai soil* Yet, he needs a newspaper in the language of his homeland* It carries to him a more intimate messeige; it speaks in a voice he knows, and therefore inspires confidence.
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I Gr Dxiring the first two years of the war, the Scandinavians were luke- warm, inclined to blame both sides in the conflict equally. They were on friendly terms with their German Lutheran neighbors and were slow to ^ believe that the kinsmen of these people could be guilty of the atrocities they '^ heard of» At that time, the press, with great knowledge, was in advance of its ^ constituency* As early as July 29, 1914, Skandinaven uncovered the intrigues cT of Austria against Serbia, and, on August 18, Decorah Posten wrote: ^
"The German Emperor seems to be master of the situation. At a word from him ^ Austria would probably have accepted Serbia's apology for the murder of the "^
heir to the throne* •••If the Emperor had said the word, there would have been no war, but he did not say it« Therefore, he now stands before the world as the one who is chiefly responsible for the war^ If, furthermore, we ask why Germany wanted a world war, the only answer is: Ezpcmsion of German power and military rule,**
The Minneapolis Tidende likewise blamed Kaiser Wilhelm for the war, while at
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I Gr the saine time pointing out the failure of the whole balance of
power system, and expressing what is now the only great hope of liberals the world over, saying:
^♦One consequence of this war, it is to be hoped, will be that a few rulers shall^ no longer have power to plunge the nations into war. The executive power must P be so lodged that it is fully responsible to the men chosen by the people and thus forced to do the will of the people and nothing else.*^
The Danish papers were, of course, intensely anti-German from the beginning* f Nordlyset , Revyen, Ugebladet , and The Danish Pioneer have constantly printed :. violent attacks on the Kaiser and all that he stands for, Revyen, in 1914, ex- pressed a fervent hope that the Kaiser and his accomplices would hang from the lamp posts of Unter den Linden, and Nordlyset published some very unflattering cartoons of him.
Svenska Amer ilcanaren > among the Swedish organs, came out squarely against Geimany
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I G from the first saying:
•TThe fact that Germany began the war is beyond question. To be sure, it was :5
Austria who first declared war against Serbia, but we may be very sure that 5
this happened after an agreement with Germany regarding the consequences* ^-
Germany could easily have prevented the war by refusing her aid to Austria in r"
case of a declaration of war against Serbia, should it provoke action from ^
Russia. By not preventing the declaration of war, although the consequences e
could easily be foreseen, Germany incurred responsibility for the great war* ^ History will, without doubt, place this fearful responsibility on Germany***
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Not all Swedish-American editors had an equally clear perception at that stage* Most of the Swedes in the United States belong to a generation that had the fear of Russia bred in their bones* They or their fathers left Sweden before the rise of Proa&ijaniflavc^cl the liberal development iriiich shifted the foreign alignment of their mother* To them, Russia, was the hereditary enemy of western
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England could fight on the same side with the C2^r* But as soon as Gexmany stood revealed as the enemy of their adopted country, the Swedes in America knew no divided allegiance. The test of their loyalty came with the ^ Luxemburg revelations which threatened serious misunderstandings between the country of their birth and that of their adoption. Then the Swedish-American press with one accord testified to the **one hundred per cent Americanism** which has since beccnne the slogan of Scandinavian-Americans* Among the numerous editorials breathing absolute loyalty, we choose a paragraph from Nordstjeman:
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^^Swedish-Americans honor their homeland, but the new land to which they have given their fealty and their oath must stand and always has stood first* They are ready, if fate demands it of them, to give their blood for their adopted country, even against the land where they were bom and bred or where their parents were born and bred."
This article was attacked as ••traitorous'* by the conservative organ, Nya Daglist
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II B 2 d (1) (Danish) Skandinaven (Daily Edition), J\ay 13, 1918.
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I G Alle Handa, whereupon Nordstjernan reaffirmed its American loyalty
in even stronger terms saying:
**It is inconceivable to us how any Swedish newspaper editor can fail to see that in the moment when we took our oath as citizens of this country we bound ourselves to defend it with our heart's blood, and this means that we might even have to fight our old homelemd if — which God forbid—there should be war between the United States and Sweden*^
Our entrance into the war was accepted by the Sceaidinavian press with a sober realization of the struggle ahead of us, but in a spirit of absolute loyalty* The pacifist organ. Reform, still believed that President Wilson's ideal of a league of nations could have been realized without war, but bowed to the will of the people as expressed through Congress, counseling all citizens of Norwegian blood to stcmd solidly with the country, and to bear their share of the burden faithfully • Yeckobladet. which on the very eve of war had pleaded peace, irrote
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II B 2 d (1) (Danish) Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 13, 191B*
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whatever manner the welfare of our country demands, and must show in word and deed that we are worthy of our citizenship"*
A more belligerent note was struck by the larger newspapers. Thus, Svenska- Amerikaneren> before the declaration of vrar, wrote: "America did not want and does not want war. If the matter rested with America, there would be no war ^ between us and any other country. If America were to renounce all rights as a neutral, war mi^t be avoided, but that would be the most contestptible positio£ anyone could take, and such a course would soon bring its own punishment." Z'
On the day that war was declared, Ugebladet wrote: "America is now in the nar. That is no cause for rejoicing — on the contrary, it is to be regretted that it should be necessary to go so far. But the step has been taken, and now all Americans, native-bom or immigrant, have but one duty: to be loyal to our country and our government."
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(Swedish) (Danish) Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , July 13, 1918,
Skandinaven expressed unqualified approval of the action t€Lken by Congress: ^No one who has read the President's message to Congress can doubt that Germany , through a long series of lawless ^ acts that lack a parallel in history » has forced the United States into the war* It had to come* The United States has been compelled to take up the gauntlet thrown by Prussian autocracy, the natural enemy of democracy*
Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 14, 1918.
Turning from the press comments at the time of our entrance into the war to those of a year later, we find a remarkable consolidation of patriotic purpose* All papers, without exception, donated generous space to the Liberty Loan, the Red Cross, and other national services* All record with pride the part taken by Scandinavians, the flocking of young men to the colors, the dedication of service flags, the loyalty meetings, the innumerable activities to aid the government in the prosecution of the war* Among the editorials urging sub- scriptions to the Liberty Loan, we note one in the Washington Posten reminding
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I G its readers that liberty was ••of ten the only heritage they
brought with them from Norway, •• and they, to whom liberty ^ had always been the very breath of life, should be the first to contribute, 5^
It might, perhaps, be expected that Scandinavians, being proverbial •♦kickers" r and haters of graft, should be the most loud-voiced critics of the government, 3 but their press is singularly moderate, slow to believe in '•exposures, •• strong c in demanding fair play for the government. Thus, Svenska Kuriren urges every- i, body to ••drop all discussion and cease all criticism*^ that might ••breed dissen- ^ tion cmd create division, thus discouraging people from the sacrifices necessary ^'^ to win the nar^. Similar pleas are made by the Minneapolis Tidende, Yeckobladet , and others •
While moral loyalty of the Swedish-American editors to their country has always been beyond cavil, it might perhaps be said that their intellectual enlightenment was completed with the German occupation of Finland. Svenska Tribunen Nyheter writes:
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II B 2 d (1) (Danish) Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), July 14, 1918.
III D I G •^That does all this mean except that Germany is carrying
on a war of conquest, and that Prussian autocracy is a real danger threatening the world? That danger is imminent for little Sweden which is now in a much more dangerous position than in the days of the mighty Russian czarism* Anyone with open eyes can see that a German victory would be fatal to all democratic nations, and not least to Sweden and the other northern countries* Therefore it seems to us that the Swedes and their nearest neighbors should be especially thankful to America, which has entered the war, not for gain, but in order to help the weaker nations, to destroy German autocracy and o. militarism, and to protect the freedom of the world. From America help must come, and America will win.**
The Minnesota Stats Tidning, while admitting that "the war was not at first popular,** thinks that "there are surely few who do not see the necessity of America's entrance into the war in order to crush German insolence".
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II B 2 d (1) (Danish) Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 14, 1918.
III D I G Nordisk Tidende is in a position to reach a large number
of unnaturalized Norwegicuis* Last November, the paper printed an article explaining the rules for exemption of foreign citizens from military service, and in doing so gave special typographical display to the following paragraph:
^'We hope that no Norwegian citizen will claim exemption unless absolutely com- pelled to do so« Norwegian citizens should remember that America is fighting for the right of small nations, and that a victorious ending of the war is Just as important for Norway as for America herself*"
In conclusion, we quote from a fervently patriotic editorial in a recent number of the Duluth Skandinav;
Terhaps some of us feel a little depressed because duty lays upon our shoulders a burden ?rtiich is a thousand times easier to bear than that borne by the soldier's
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I G mother or father. Perhaps we think times are hard, and
we complain that we are not getting out of life all the pleasure and happiness that is our due. And yet, think for a moment of what is happening in the various training camps in this country; think of what is happening in Europe; thing of the suffering, the privation, the losses, the pain, and the anguish, physical and mental, that is endured by the men in the trenches, and you will aimken to a new understanding — an understanding that will make you sacrifice everything to be of the greatest help, that will make you unfold all your powers to help not only our own community, but tne entire world. Then duty will become a precious burden to you. You will sit down and think of what you have left undone that you might have done. You will feel small and weak and miserable when you measure yourself with your own great desire to work wonders, and you will feel what a great debt you owe to those who are pouring out their hearths blood on the soil of France.
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Skandinaven, Sept. 18, 1917.
MARCUS TriRANE
A grandson of the old deceased radical, i^arcus ^rane, living in Chicago, wishes to gain possession of rezniniscenceeof his grandfather, such as articles or letters from nira or about him, copies of a paper, Nordlyget^ which he publishedin Chicago about 1876, also the first year of DenNyetid> 1879-1884, again a play of three acts, by the name of Konspirationen (The Conspiracy), written by him a couple of years before he died. Information is also desired of the whereabouts of the oil painting of Larcus Thrane used on the stage in Aurora Turner Hall, 1891, at the Thrane memorial festival*
The members of the society, "Norway a Ilepublic" (about 1884) now living are requested to forward tneir names and addresses; in addition, it would be desirable to get into touch with some of those who contributed toward the
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payment of Thrane's trip to Norway in 1884, perhaps also contributed toward the publishing of the pamphlet "Norga Som Republik" (Norway as a Republic) about 1884.
Any information at all relative to these matters, should be addressed to Olaf ^^ay, 30 N. Dearborn St., who has contacts with Thrane*s grandson in ^orway; a comprehensive work about Llarcus fhrane, his popular movement, and his time, is being prepared.
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Skanain^.iven> xxn^. 9, 1917.
SK^NDINAVi::N V/. S FIHSTI
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Statement of ovmership, management, circulation, etc., required by the Act of August 24, 1912, of Scandia, published weekly at Chicago, for April, 1915:
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Business Manager: L. H* Lund
Publisher: L. H. Lund
Owners (If a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders holding one per cent or more of the tot€d amount of stock* If not a corporation, give names and addresses of individual owners):
Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security-holders, holding one per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities (if there are none, so state): There are no bondholders, since L« H« Lund is
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It was decided at their convention, held at Milwaukee, that Arentz should edit 3 the nev/ paper until a better man was found. That means that Arentz has a life 2 job, for no better man than he can be found. ^
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^^OR.GGIAK SOCIALIST Nj:VSPiiF^R 3U^ BY POLICii: Ii:SP3CCq^
The editor of Jocial Der.iokraten, the ^^orv/e';ian socialist publication of C-icago, has been called into court for having publis?ied scandalous accusations a :ainst Police Inspector Soronseji, under the heading^'Dis- satisf action in Police Circles. Students at Police Officers' School of Instruction Refuse to Join Force/' the paper stated that Inspector Sorensen had visited the school and had told the students they had no understanding and knew nothing, in fact, that they were dumb. The students resented this insult and refused to attend further sessions of the school. This, one may call (department) pride, from the newest recruit to the inspector himself.
Vie wonder how the Ponvegian police department would react to such publicity as our Chicago department must squirm through as a daily diet.
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Scandia, Aug. 51, 1912. SCANDIA
Scandia is the paper for the Norivegian businessman, for the doctor, the lawyer, the engineer, the teacher, for the minister, ard last but not least, for the worker and the farmer. Scandia prints the best Norwegian news, and the best of local news. Scandia has always printed the correct news from Norway.
Scandia is your paper, because it speaks the truth; it is critical, but it is also fair. Scandia is no church paper. Scandia is not conservative or reactionary; it is liberal, probably even radical.
Scandia is the paper of the intellectual. It is your paper.
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Scandia^ Lar. 9, 1912* (Editorial)
?/e are often asked, "Vftiy do you report lectures by Socialists, radicals, free-thinkers, etc. 7 "One might as well ask, V.liy is the day light or the night dark?
Scandia ^ is the organ of the fair-minded thinking group of our Nonvegian* American public: vie have no party connections and are free, open and independent; v/e cerry no man's collar or yoke, lie represent a new and different element of our people, a nev; spirit of progress and freedom.
The Norv;egian-American press has long been dominated by narrow-minded opinions and bosses, and among these the single track, retrogressive, narrov/-minds of leaders!?) in our Uorv/egian churches have by no means been the vreakest detrimental influence.
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3candia is the herald of a nev; day, a new line of thought, and a new idea of personal and religious freedom, and for this reason we are critized, heckled and damned by the mentally dead, ultra-conservative press. V/e recognize no master but our readers, and as long as Scandia lives, its columns are open to all decent citizens; their viev/points will be printed even tho v;e may personally disagree with their every ideas. »Ve publish socialistic articles because they refer to a world- wide movement that presents a theory and an ideal so different from the present slavery and exploitation that one involuntarily feels a growing interest in statements by the leaders of the party. 7/hile we are anything but atheists or free-thinkers, v;e v/ill continue to publish articles submitted on such subjects, in the belief that much can be learned and new struggle developed through knowledge of the claims of the opposition.
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Scandia, Mar. 9, 1912*
Regarding religious articles, we remain neutral. Religion is, in the strictest sense, a question of belief, and belief or unbelief is optional V7ith the individual •
With these thoughts in view, Scandia will continue to publish articles contributed either by radical or conservative vn^iters, and, so far as our personal comments and judgment are concerned, v/e shall be as fair and impartial as possible, regaMless of subject or contributor* Deep thought is constructive, and we pity those who tenaciously hang on to traditions and ideas of predecessors, and dare not think for themselves or give voice to their thoughts. These individual are in the most abject slr^very.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) , Nov. 4, 1911.
THE FOREICaj-LANGUAGE PRESS
There have always been people who take a skeptical view of the patriotic functions of the foreign- language press in the matter of Americanization. The feeling is different aioong the foreign-language editors. They know that the foreign-language press is absolutly American in its ideals and views. Without -J getting at the facts it was assumed offhand that any continued use of a foreign -'- language was in itself a hindrance to the inculcation of American ideals. The 7^ critics forgot that for the adult immigrants the language of their birthplace C is the only medium by lAiich any ideas relating to America can be communicated. It is not surprising, therefore, that Max Henrici made a strong appeal for the ^i use of foreign -language newspapers as factors in that social amalgamation for which all true Americans are striving. He called attention to the fact that it 5: was that apostle of common sense, as well as uncommon science, Benjamin ftranklin^'^ who was the first to recognize the value of using a foreign tongue for the purpose of Americanizing the newcomers. Franklin* s Philadelphia Zeitung, which came out in 1732, was the first foreigi -language newspaper iniblished in America.
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^ Today more than 750 foreign-lan{^ua{;e nev/spapers in thirty different languages are printed in the United States and Canada, reaching eight million people and having a combined capital of twenty-seven million dollars. Those who would ignore these papers in spite of the numbers of their subscribers, and especially those advocating a simplified Americanism, are blind to the facts of the situation, since, for the most part, every foreign periodical printed in the United States has as its object a sort of confession of American faith as follows:
"To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this, our adopted country, the United States of America; to revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them; to strive unceasingly to quicken the public's sense of civic duty; and in all ways to aid in making this country .greater and better than we found it."
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct, 22, 1911,
LOYALTY AND THE FOREIGN PRESS
(Editorial in English)
The statement made at a recent meeting of the Allied Patriotic Societies that there are two thousand foreign language papers in the United States which attack our government, is an unwarranted charge against a section of our press which for the most part is thoroughly American in spirit, and which constitutes the most important force in encouraging the immigrant to learn English and to become a citizen. These i>ax)ers serve the useful purpose of acquainting the foreign- speaking people of the country with our American institutions and of helping the 5 newcomer to adjust himself to his new environment. '
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As part of its work with the foreign language press, the Foreign Language 7}i Information Service is regularly reading eight hundred foreign language papers, more than six thousand issues every month. We do not accuse them of being un- American or disloyal* Quite the reverse is true# A careful analysis shows that
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Skandinaven (Dally Edition) , Oct* 22, 1911*
they are, for the most part, concerned with American matters, and they divide
on political issues in Just about the same proportions as do our English
langufiLge papers* A study of 8,500 editorials in our foreign language newspapers
showed that they do not differ essentially in subject or emphasis of editorial
comment from the vernacular press* Just as with English language newspapers
there are a few radical papers, but they are in a very small minority. As a '^,
Krtiole the foreign language press is loyal and conservative* ^
The foreign language papers do not have to be urged to print material relative U
to America, her laws and institutions* They eire only too glad to do so* They ^
want facts, however, not propaganda* As one editor expressed j[\x[ in a letter £
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^ou seem to know exactly what is of inqportance and interest to the immigrant reader* •* •and you never inject offensive propaganda of any soirt* That is the best method of Americanizing— not by coercion, abuse, preaching, nagging, braggixig**.*"
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Skandipaven (Daily Edition), Oct* 22, 1911.
Hundreds of other editorials and letters liave expressed similar appreciation of infoimation about America*
In its work, the Foreign Language Information Service has the hearty co-ox)eration of the Federal Crovemment which has long recognized the value of utilizing the great force represented by the foreign language newspapers. It has realized that many inmigraiits coming here as adults will never be able to learn to read English with sufficient facility to understand American history and government unless the information is made available in their mother tongue.
In a letter dated November 7, the Secretary of State wrote to the Service as follows :
**In helping the immigrant to become an asset to American industry and to Americcoi life as a whole, I am convinced that there is no more important task than to acquaint him with our stcmdards, customs, laws, and institutions. This you are doing through your practical and helpful releases to the foreign language press."
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 22, 1911.
The United States CoEmissioner of Education has spoken in similar terms. In a recent letter to the Service he says:
*T!he Foreign Language Information Service has the hearty approval and the cordied. support of the United States Bureau of Education* ...^y translating pertinent portions of our publications and supplying the substance of them to the foreign language publishers in their own language, you have greatly extended the cir- ^ culation of the information which it is our duty to diffuse. You have thus ^ helped us; you have aided the cause of public educ^ation, and you have been of c: material assistance in forwarding the Americanization of our foreign-born citizens^**;:
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 22, 1911. it is necessary, before everything else, to know her.**
If the newcomer is made to feel at home, if he believes that he has an equal opportunity, and that America cares about giving him a square deal, no question as to his affectionate loyalty for his adopted country will arise. A sympathetic understanding on the part of native-born Americans of their foreign-bom neighbor and his special problems is a vital factor in furthering the immigrants* assimilation and in the matter of national unity.
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J%\^. MISSION OF tie; PRiSSsZ
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p,4. V/e present herewith excerpts f rom *Tiden8 Tegn, ** (Si^;ns of the
Times) published in Christiania, Norway, regarding the mission of the press and its freedom.
"When the press abuses its privelege by publishing harmful and slanderous attacks on a private citizen it is only just that the pres.s be punished and its opportunities for such misuse limited. However, public officials and organizations of all kinds should at all times be willing objects of just criticism. The slightest reasonable doubt as to honesty of purpose or action on the part of an individual or group justifies a demand, by the press, for a complete and fair investigation for the good of all» The attempt to intimidate the press, in such cases, does not tend to build up or strengthen the faith of the public in the intimidating parties and the man or group of men whose cause and methods are upright have nothing to lose or fear by the publicity of a press investigation. The honest ones have but to "lay their cards on the table" and the investigation and its attendant publicity will strengthen their own position as well as the general faith in them. Only the guilty ones should need fear the press.
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As far as public officials and institutions are concerned the free, frank press is the community's best and almost only means of control. Should the day ever come when the press no longer would be permitted to call the attention of the public to irregularities or questionable acts of individuals or institutions supposedly serving the public, on that day vice, graft and crime will occupy our capitols and chaos would ensue.'* Scandia can only add - May our free press controlled by a free people live forever.
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Boo?:s
Skandinaven has oriened an antiquarian division in its book department. Below are a fe\; o" t.ie books on sale:
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Overland, History of ror;vay, in seven volumes, binding- fair, slightly
worn, vl5.' 'p:
Overland, Ilistor^^ of !^orv;ay, boun^, in !norocco, '^-22. ^
Ibsen, Ooriplete V/orks^ fir? t edition. ^
Daal and Drolsoin, -(istor:^ of the v7orld, first edition, six volumes, :-13. o Lumholtz, Anong T.Iexico^s Indians. oo
llclberv:', Conedies, tv/o volu'ies, r^ublished l-'^24. A literar^^^ curiosity. ^ Ibsen's unpublished manuscripts, urbound, .c^ood contrition. Henrik Oran, Papers on Ibsen Festival, fev; copies, rare. Jor.^en I'oe, Complete ..'ori^is, two volumes, r«'3re.
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The vola^nes described above are but a fev; o" the rare and valuable books available. Me can supply you with practically everythinf^ in T)rint. Let us look UT) that rare "oublicati' n you nav v;ant.
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Scandia, Dec. 17, 1910.
SC^JDIA
Scandia begins a series of bioe.raphies of v/ell-iaiovm Chicago Nor.vegians, The series will be known as '^Portraits".
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H. 0. Sundby-Hansen ^ane/ is the new editor of Scandia, L. H. Lund is the business manager. The office has been moved to 2818 West North Avenue.
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Scandia, Oct, 22, 1910.
SCANDIA
Scandia will continue as a liberal paper after the death of its editor, Anton B. Lange. We will announce later who the new editor will be.
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Scandia, August, 1910.
/sCaLTDIA'3 FOHLiaT IN 191o7
translator's note: Scandia in 1910 consisted of two pages only, containing four columns of news from Norway, three columns of poetiy, and a short stoiy of five columno; the remaining space was filled with advertisements. There were no editorials. A. B. Lange was the editorj^T^
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Aiau/j. RUrCRT
'^Skandinaven is planr.in.9-. to present a survey of the activities of ironvef^ian conr-regations and societies durin/r the past year. I'ay v/e th.:!refore request that you kindly sub.-nit to us a brief account of the :\ore ir.portant events v/ithin your or^^anization durinr^ 1907?*'
The above quoted letter has been sent to all Ilcrv/ef^ian churches and soci::tios in Chicago. If any orr-anizaticn has been overlooked, ^.lease consider this paragraph a personal request.
Please .^nail the report at yc;ur earliest convenience, and make it as brief and at the same time as comprehensive as possible. A brief outline of your organization's plans for the current year is also desirable.
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Skandinaven, June 2, 1907.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Skandinaven has opened a South Side office at 185 Dearborn Street, Adams Express Building, next to The Fair^ The office is located in rooms 322 and 324, #rhere subscriptions and advertisements are being received.
Many of our readers will undoubtedly find it convenient to execute their business with the paper at the down town office, when they are in that part of the city.
John Anderson Publishing Go*
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Scandia, Mar. 18, 1905,
SKAiroillAVBN AGAIN
Our genial cai!ip3titor (?) on Peoria Street seems to have one policy, and one policy only — to enrich the Nonvegian and the Snglish lan^^^ages.
In English, for an example we see such v/ords as *^f ire laacMn^'^ for our very ordinary fire department. City Mechanj^c indicate.^ a machinist employed by the city. Now Sir John ^ohn Anders o^ begins an interesting editorial with til© expression live cattle instead of livestock. This Peoria Street English and Norwegian, we are sure, will enrich the languages tremendously.
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Why, oh why, is it that Skandinaven thus gets away with murder? If Scandia ^ or any other paper made the same mistakes— my Giod, what would happen?
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u'e note fro.; ti:.:e to tine Iiov; ^eer .Aro.:u.:e Cx^iticises tiie provincial press, as ^
ho calls it, xor i':»3 Volaoiu. ^inlis^i, a ni>:turr- oi* llonjegian, ^iglisli, and P=
Lesopotar.:ian — ali-io^jt li.:e that used in our r^reat Jhicar^o daily, Jhandinaven, ^
The Jn£;lish used b--* o, aiiuiiiaven is not on^y quaint but criminal, in fact so "^ oric;inal jnat \jho:L one travels in o.ic .est, it is easy to jud^e b^^ tne language ^-:;=^
of the nativesv;hether or not they suoscribo to ox:aiidinaven> 9^"
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Gcandia, July 2o, l'J04.
Kye irordjiianden (Tiie i^ew ICorsei-ian) was /recentl:.V^ bou^nt by tlie Daiiisli ward heele-\ 3. .^ ^^^uiGt. !ir. Quist owned the paper for a couple of vjeelcs and then sold it to Peer 0. otroini;ie. ±he jcurn-dl was for a long tiiae socialist, atheist, and free-thinker.
V;e feel sorry for Nve i:ord::anden; its days are few. ..lienever Peer tries to edit a paper, the paper suffers and slowly and painfully dies. .;ell, Peer can soon preach another funeral scn^ion.
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Scandia, July 5, 1904.
OUH BIG BHOSL-jR
"Our Big Brother" (Skandinaven) displays great editorial confusion, stupidity, etc. But, at the same tine, the medal bearers, i\nights of the Cross, crusaders, and "knights of this and that^' from the editorial staff of "Our Big B3X>ther", are improving as translators. Last v/eek, in an article, the German name l^. Joseph Sonenschein v;as translated to I.lr. Joseph Sunshine.
IVe congratulate the editorial staff on the improvements, such as they are, which are being made in translations from other languages. But Scandia respectfully calls the attention of okandinavon to the fact that one does not translate given names or surnames. It Liay be that, in doing this, Skandinaven is attempting to be humorous. But, thank God, that^s impossible.
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3candia, Apr. 2, rJ04.
SIIAIIDIIIATSI
Skandinaven has long been an old Oi fender, and the worst, when it cones to "murderinc" the Nor.vegian language. But Skandinaven has a eonpetitor that is equally as bad, or should we say ^ood, at the sa'ie literary'- "crijne'\ This paper is the weekly llorden. ^i recent copy of Ilorden carried a news iten tell- > ing of a rian who fell into the hold of a ship, and was ^^Affort" (Affort: ca- thartic— evacuated — purged — etc.) to the hospital. V/e v/onder v/hat kind of a vehicle was \ised. Castor Oil?
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Scandia, Jan. 2, 1904,
SCiiNDIA
^Qfflfil a has moved ciuite often lately. The reason for ail this movin.^^ is that we must follow the trek of the Scandinavians as they move further^ V/est and Northwest. Scandia has moved from 811 North Western Avenue /Old number^ to 661 V/est North Avenue /present number, 244o7.
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Ix. John iiiiderson, publisher of okandinaven, was made a Knight of the liorvre- gian Order of ot. Olaf the other day* rhe Ilorueri^-irx-^v/edish Consul, John Lindgren, v/ho, for the occasion, represented jTonvepian-wt/edish .irabassador Cxrip in V/ashinf^ton, lunctionad, and the Gross of Knir'httiood v.as presented to i.Ir, ijiderson at his home, since ho has been indisposed for soirie tine,
r.Ir. Lind^^ren said, aiionf;^ other thin/:s, that t:.e Iiorv.erian r-overnnient repre- senting the IIorv;egian people had v/itnessed with pleasure the warni interest displayed by Nor.vegians in .-jierica in affairs touching' their former homeland. This they have manifested in many v^ays, especially in their readiness to aid v/here suffering: has come to the people in !Corv;ay, as after the fireat catas- trophes at Titran and xiovar. On these occasions money v/as contributed from
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For af^es it has been the custom anon • rulers of nations to honor people v;iio have given ,^reat service, by bestowing upon the:ri raedals, etc. 3uch presentations of si^^ns of honor were in former days ^^^^efly given to v;arriors and conouerors; nov;aaays taey are presented to nen of peace. In recognition of the valuable v/oric in peace accompli sned by LIr. John -^iderson throupji his paper, Skandinaven, the Cross of lOiightiiood, First Class, of the Order of St. Olaf v/as nov; beinr;:: presented the publisner. Ilr. .-Jiderson and the other donors to those sufferin^: the effects of the catastrophe previously referred to, l.ir. Lindi:*ren said, had already receiveu re"..ard in the rratitude expressed v/hen the gifts were received in Non';ay. The Cross of iOiighthood was the recognition by the country as a v;hole.
Kv. Lindgren concluded by referring to the statement of the Kor^vegian-Sivedish iving that he v/as convinced kr. .^derson would prove v;orthy of the high honor bestov/ed upon him.
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Mr* Anderson accepted the distinction with thanks to Norway and its King for the high honor* In regard to the means sent to Norway to alleviate need he had merely considered himself an agent for the Norwegian people, he said* During his years as publisher he had had numerous proofs of the heartfelt response from the Norwegian people in America to requests for aid from Nor- way* ***He had seen both rich and poor respond, and he foimd it natural that the Norwegian government would appreciate this*
****He asked Consul Lindgren to transmit his thanks to Norway and to King Oscar, together with his best wishes for the welfare and happiness of Nor- way and its King.
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IV Skandlnaven (Daily Sdition), Dec. 21, 1901#
NORWEGIAN
im. jom; anderson is iviads knigkt of the order of st. olaf
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Olaf Ray
The publisher of Skandinaven> Mr. John Anderson, has been made a Knight of the Nonvegian Order of St. Olaf. This is a piece of nev/s at which the Norwegians here rejoice. • • . No business imdertaking among the Nori/vegians has more greatly served to aid mutual understanding, co-operation, and vigorous connection betv;een the Norv;egians here and in Norway than Skandinaven.. The publisher will honor the group of outstanding Norwegians in America among whom he has been ranked through his having been made a Knight of St. Olaf.
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I 3 Skandinaven (Daily Jidition), Oct. 21, 1901.
^:i MUCH FOR i^mjirij
(Editorial)
♦*;jid now it has been revealed that the orthodox Skandinsiven has been printing the anarchist paper Free Socist^^, from the very day the ivell-loiovm Isaak started the paper I Nov/ we Imow that it is true, as has often been said, that all that the Skandinaven cares for is money.
»»^Io less than tlie murder of a president would suffice to r^ke the Skandinaven cease printing the anarchist pai^r hore iiontioned; the money v/hich the print- ing brought in v/as too nood to niss.
*»(3iGned) J. 3. Holland, »'St. Olaf Hospital, "Austin, Minnesota."
The honored correspondent is somewhat misinfo3med as to the facts in the casi
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he refers to. It is not true chat the okandinaven a-11 along has been print- ing the anarchist paper Zree Society; Skandinaven never printed the paper in question.
According to infoniation .^atliered by SILandinaven, Isaak has published his paper, under various names, in Ilev/ York, in California, and elsewhere. In ?ebruar3'' of this 3^ear he barman its publication in Chicago under the nano Froe Society. He invited several printing concerns to :.iake bids on the printing of the paper. The lov/est bidder v;as D. V.'. I.:athev/s and Company, a company which had rented space in the ikandinaven building. Of course, the firm was paid for its work; its printing plant was conducted on thD same basis as all other printing; plants; it tried to save some money through printing.
I.Iathews and Company did not know tliat the paper v;a3 an anarchist paper. It is not the custom in this countr:^ for the printing plants to censor v/hat is ^resented for printing; much of the printing is done without anyone except
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the t'"t>esotter laiov;ims the contents of the matter to bo -orinted, jls to the printing; of nev;spapers, it is enouGli for the printers to knov/ that the postal service is open to the paper, as was the case v;ith Free Society « It seens safe to assomo that whatever is admitted to the mails by the covQ^^nment must be safe to "rint. llathev/s and Compan^^ has informed Skandinaven that the firm did not knov/ of the contents of ^ree Society, but assumed it to be some sort of a socialist paper.
Last sujiier Skandinaven took over the plant and business of Ilathews and Company-- for reasons that are of no concern to Mr. Holland. On such occasions it is customar;^'' to complete contracts entered into by tlie previous oivners. It did not occur to the nev; ov/ners to make an^^ exception in regard to the newspaper in question; they knew even less about it than did the previous owners. Least of all did the new ov/ners susrxsct the paper of being anarchistic; the Post Office Department v;as treating it exactly like other newspapers*
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Then occurred the murderous assault upon President LIcKinley, and Isaak v;as arrested. In connection with his arrest it v/as revealed that Free Society was an anarchist paper. Its printin^^ in the building of Skandinaven was immGdiatel3'' stopped, and two or three //eeks later the Chica{];o post:riaster decided to stop, temporarily, its transmission throuch the mails^
The above constitute the facts in the case.
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Skandinaven (Daily ojidition) , June 30, 1901.
RliAD IN .XL L.'uJ)3
(Editorial in ii^nclish)
From Klee Brothers and Goi.ipany, clothiers, the Skandinaven yesterday re- ceived a brief note reading as follov/s:
"Gentleraen:
"You v;ill ^undoubtedly be pleased to learn that v;e have received a nail order f ron an ad in the okandinaven /a"s rollov;s7*
"I send you ten dollars in a r.oney order for a three-piece suit (jacket, pants, and vest); material, mixed cassimeres or cheviot; style as on picture, for a boy age fifteen. ;J.so for two shirts (white) , one-half dozen stand- ing collars, three pairs black stockings, and one tie, all for a boy of fifteen.
okandjn^^.ven (jaily .edition;, June 30, 1901.
"'i'le^^se '^nsv/er order pr(>i!:pt]y r-^nd address
...rs, .;• '.annostad,
Paia .Xiui, Verritory of . av;aii.
"'i..^. — I suojjose tne roo'iB imy be sent by ]."j.il ia one or Liaybe tv:o pack- a^'-es. . opin.'- to be rairl;,' treated und to ao/ir rroi.i you as soon as possible,
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i^rs. u* Lannestad. '''
'i'liO jkundinaven is alvmys [>leased to leam that advertisers who patronize its coltU'ins receive ami^le returns and it is justified in stating that it hi^s abundant proof iu this r^:!spo(3t, !:or i ^. this the first tine advertise- meats in tais paper tt:-'ve brouyht ordor^i froi^i Poreiy;! fields.
The clrculatioii oT tae .jkaudinaveu is i^orhaps i:iore yeneral in character
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than any other nev/spaper published in the -Jniteri states. Unlike the Con- stitution, the Skandinaven follo\?s the fla^ — the flar^ of the United States, the flac of Ilor/zay, and the fla^s of DemiBrk and Grreden. The flac of Norv.»ay is seen on all seas and in evei^'' harbor, and the Skandinaven is also there to carry rxeetinrs to IIori.en;ian tars. It has readers in every state and territory of the United States, and in every province of Canada; it has a large circulation in the Scandinavian countries; it has patrons in Europe; it p-oes to Porto Rico, Cuba, and a number of the other islands in the V/est Indies; it is found in iiost of the republics of Central and South ^Inerica; it is a regular visitor in i:iany homes in the Hav/aiian Islands; it calls upon sailors and iiissionaries in Japan, China, and India; it has cheered manj^ of our brave boys in the camps in the Philippines; it finds its Vi/ay to the cities and mission stations of South ^vfrica, from Cape Tovm to Pretoria; it is a v/elcone giiest in many homes in l.Iada^'^ascar; it has many j>\ readers in .Australia and !Tev7 Zealand; in short, it covers the ,^lobe and is . o\ read ever:mhere.
This applies especially to the semiv/eekly edition, xuid Liany advertisers in
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this edition can testify that their first oilers from foreign countries came in response to advertisements in the semiweekly Skandinaven. It has brought orders for ploughs, pianos, sewing machines, watches, patent medi- cines, patterns, tools, etc. from the Scandinavian countries, Canada, Hawaii, etc.
Until a couple of years ago the circulation of the daily Skandinaven was mainly confined to Chicago. But the daily edition has since been forging ahead rapidly in the Northwestern states and also in the more distant fields generally, and for the most part in Chicago and the lliddle V/est. ^
The secret of this paper *s high value as an advertising medium is to be found in the implicit confidence placed in it by its readers. But for this fact the advertisement of Klee Brothers and Company wo\ild have brought no response from a lady living in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, some five thousand miles from Chicago. But the readers know that what the Skandinaven says is so, and this confidence extends to the advertising
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translator* s note: In 1910-1913 the translator saw copies of the Skandinaven five hundred miles up the Amazon River, and the Negro and IJadera. So this editorial is no idle boastjj^
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Mr. Christian Botker, editor (?) of the Danish weekly Tvevven , is very much ^ offended because a Norwegian paper in Mev/ York and a Nor^'egian paper in :^ Chicago have taken issue .vith hira because he pretends to bo both Norvvegian ^ and Danish, In his capacity as editor of the Danish-IIor^vegian (?) paper he executes the most sensational literar3^ acrobatics. lie also loves to copy news items from Scandia, and then accuse us of plagiarism.
Now ha pins roses on himself, asserting that he v;as one of the judges at the skating tourna-^^ient held by the Sleipner Society in Ila-nboldt Park. Just think of it! Bother the Dane — pardon us, the ''] or.veglan-Dane^ — a judge I Veil, :.:r. Botker explains that it was a typoe^raphical^RTor. How? ;/ell, let him tell you:
'♦The name of Judge Number j'ive, Charles Hodker, ivas accidentally (?)
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misspelled Botker.*'
That inay be, but levyen had the name as numoer one on the list.
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A ;;ORD TO TES YOUI^^G
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Among the many departments in the Skandinaven, there is one carrying the caption "For the Youth". It is not a department about the 3^oung people, but a department by the young people; a column in the paper where the young men and women who have something to say find open space for their letters and articles exactly as has been the case hitherto in regard to the subscriber of long standing—the traveling agent and the news reporter. Only one special rule has been applied in the youth column: it is re- quested that the young writers express themselves briefly/; form their sentences clearly; use language that is easily understood.
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that even learned writers of long experience with the pen are using ex- pressions which are not clear or easily understood? The answer to this is: Hie rule referred to, is not to be considered an absolute law which must not be broken; rather an ideal tov^ard which the youn^ people should aim and strive, and it is set up just in order that everybody may be encouraged and find a chance to practice along the lines mentioned. It is for these reasons that the editors have decided to open this column for the young people; there was no such chance for the editor and his many fellow v/orkers upon the paper when they were in the years between school and adult life.
Many a time have I heard people speak of the youth column in Skandinaven, and the criticism leveled against the column has often been of the kind which finds little to praise, but lots to blame. But in spite of all / criticism, I have not yet heard anybody suggest that the column be dis- ,^ :■ continued. On the other hand, many have had the impression, as I have, V>, that the column may be compared to a brook; in spring it is full and "^^ overflowing; in midsummer its flow diminishes and the brook may go dry.
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This fact seems to me to indicate something wrong, something lacking in our young people, and I wish to appeal to those who have taken advantage of the column so far, as well as to the many thousand who have not taken the chance to give voice to their opinions, that a splendid chance is given you through the youth column. Take advantage of it; do not be so lazy or lacking in interest as to abstain from sending to the Skandinaven your contributions about matters that concern you, or about v/hich you have made up your opinion. The paper haS opened its columns for you. Nov; give to the paper such a flood of articles as the farmers have done, so that the paper may have something to choose from. For the long run this will benefit the young themselves. Do not forget that before long you who are now called youth v;ill be among the groups of leaders in church and in state, and if you have gained practice in the field of matching j^our mental pov;ers with those of others, then you will soon be able to speak and write concerning problems up for debate; you will be able to make motions, giving your reasons for the same. But if you have not gained practice
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as mentioned, then all you can expect is to be the tools, the servants of others, and this is not what is meant by being free men and women. It is what can only be considered a mental ana social zero, a nothing, only of value when attached after an integer of value. One thing more: Take care to use decent words and expressions where you have to meet the persistent assurances of people who do not want to bow to logic. Do not follow the example here of us older ones who have left examples as if we were unable
to draw the line between discussion and brawl Let it be seen in all
your dealing that you have had a worthwhile up-bringing, and that you are living in a country where the law guarantees equality, liberty, justice. But the word of Gtod requires that you love God above everything, and your neighbor as yourself.....
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Scandia, Mar. 24, 1900.
SC^JDIA
Scandia can celebirate its 12th anniversary this year. The first issue was published in 1888. The paper has always been liberal, fair, and uncompromising on its issues and policy.
Scandia has always been a paper for the masses.
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Skandinaven (Daily lildition), Oct. 16, 1£j99.
JfRjiZ SCHOLiRSIilP/
A thirty-five v/eek scholarship is offered to young readers of the Skandinaven; six boys and six girls. The girl, in a group of six, who sells the most yearly subscriptions for 1900, will receive the scholarship; the other five girls in the group will receive cash prizes. rhe boy, in a group of six, who sells the largest number of copies of "i..an*s Life in the Light of God" will receive a free scholarship; the remaining five will receive cash prizes.
The scholarships are for one v;hole year at the ^tlbion Academy, in .^.Ibion, Wisconsin. /The Albion Academy v;as a Scandinavian collegejj^
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Scandia, Oct. 14, 1899.
A FEUD
On last Wednesday the trial of the case of Botker versus Antonsen was held in ^
Judge Kersten's court. Christian Botker asserted that Carl Antonsen had way- ^
laid hira in the lobby of the building in which Revyen (The Review) has its ^
offices. Antonsen said, according to witnesses, that Botker attacked him in ::o
every issue of Revyen, The elevator operator said on the witness stand that - the litigants quarreled in Danish and in English, and that Antonsen said, ••I^ll shoot and kill you»^
Botker also claimed that Mrs. Antonsen and her mother had attacked him in the press room of the paper, beating him about the head and shoulders until he nearly fainted. Antonsen, as we know, is the Chicago editor of the Pioneer. Attorney Olaf Ray appeared for Botker, and Attorney Reese for Antonsen.
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Skandinaven (Daily I^Idition), May 6, 1899.
/Reprint of Skandinaven Issued Five days after the Chicago YireJ
Skandinaven, Chicaco, Saturda3^, Oct. 14, 1871.
til: GHilAT FHC Complete Destruction iiJighty Thousand People nomeless; At Least Tv/o Hundred Dead
Vihen we tr^r to tell about the great catastrophe of last Lionday, we begin to realize how impotent language is.
The scene: Karly morning, great clouds of smoke tumbling westward, a fire that it is impossible to combat. Yes, the wildest imagination could hardly conceive or portray in words the grandeur and the horror of the hellish fire
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that is swiftly consuming three thousand acres of houses. V/e can hardly describe it in words. After the excitement has passed, there follow the reaction — and ths reality: we see the charred remains of what was once a great city. The entire South Side from 16th Street to the river, and the North Side from the river to Fullerton Avenue (city limits) is in ashes. In less than twenty-four hours more than two-thirds of the city has been laid waste. The great buildings are all destroyed — the '*gold coast** along Michigan Avenue, Wabash Avenue, and State Street, the Post Office, the Customhouse, the Marine Hospital, the Courthouse and many hotels on the South Side. The city*s banks, the Stock Exchange, and all the ^-reat business houses in the central business district ^re in ruin^. The Nonvegian Church on Erie Street is no more, the Swedish Church on Sedgewick Street is in ruins.
The Scandinavians on the Northv/est Side lost all they owned, but the new Scandinavian colony on the V7est Side suffered very little; here the homeless from the destroyed districts are being cared for.
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The latest report states that there are two hundred dead, but this cannot . be correct because we believe that more than that died while trying to cross the river. ••••
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A LITTLE HISTORY Memoirs of the First Few Years after the Chicago Fire
In view of the fact that the Skandinaven has just celebrated its thirty- third anniversary, I think it is a good time to review the reconstruction of the Skandinaven in the hard years just after the great fire.
As the readers know, the Chicago Fire started late on the night of October 8, 1871, and burned all day and all night on October 9. The building owned by the John Anderson Publishing Company, where Skandinaven had its offices, on South Water Street, was totally destroyed* With unbelievable speed the fire raced southv/est toward the building, and soon it was known that the fire would reach the building, though for a while it looked as if the river would check the fire. We arrived about two-thirty in the morning; the build- ing next door was already afire, and among flying firebrands we began to
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carrv out what v;e thour=?ht was the most irriTDortant to save, '.7e could not use the Clark Street entrance, which was a flanin^ hell, but the fire escape on the alley side of zhe buildinc- was still free of flaiaes. We had carried a fev/ things out, but it becairie so hot we could stand it no longer, and we soon fled toward '.Veils street. 'Xien we loo!:ed ^ac\y our buildinr was one rroat ball of fire, and the build inr near ours where the Danish paper FrerriSd had its office, actually went up like s torch.
After restinr: a fev; minutes on the north side of the -"Jells Street brid/^e, v/e soon had to flee again, and at about four o'clock I arrived at m.y home on v;est Hvie Street. L'r. !'ortensen, my neiprhbor and the editor of Folkeven- nen, was sound asleep. I awakened him and we v/ent to the home of Professor Sven Ilielson, assistant editor of Skandinaven, vjhere we showed him what little I had saved, lie was ver^; happy because the fev: records I carried v/ere very important.
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About ten o* clock in the morning of October 10, we met r.'r. John Anderson, Skandinaven^s owner, and Lir. Knud Langeland, the paper* s editor, running northwest on Milwaukee Avenue, and soon all of us were fleeing further west,
Skandinaven (Daily TCdition), May 7, 1899.
A strong wind drove smoke and sparks more than two miles to the north of the fire, and time and time a^^ain John Anderson's home caught fire. Only by throwing water on the roof and sides of the house were the flames kept in check. This was a big job because all the v/ater was carried in pails from a pump in the yard. A change in the direction of the wind saved the property.
Trying to save the furnishings of the house, they dug a deep pit in the
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yard, where everything movable, such as furniture, rugs, bedding, and food, was placed and later covered by dirt. This proved to be the hardest task of all. l^hey even moved the piano into a pit in the yard; what a job it must have been!
On the first Saturday following the fire, the Skandinaven appeared again. Anderson had had it set and printed in ?/isconsin, and it was the only paper to appear on the streets for weeks to come. It was an odd sight to see the boys running through the streets selling the one and only papeir published at the time, while flames and smoke were still reaching for the sky. People nearly mobbed the nev/sboys trying to get a copy of the comparatively few papers for sale. Tlie boys sold the papers for ten and fifteen cents, and sometimes for a quarter.
Later the Skandinaven, by accident, discovered a hand press in fair shape.
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This they used, and a greater number of papers appeared and were sold as fast as they were printed. The Skandinaven, being printed in Norwegian, was read only by Scandinavians, but one could see groups on the street corners, listening to someone translating to people who did not read the language.
The printers and setters offered to work for one-half of their usual wages, in order to help the paper in its new start. All insurance being cancelled, the paper needed capital; and it was a great effort to publish it in its daily form.
The next place used to publish the paper v;as in a machine shop on the corner of Canal and Washington Streets. The noise there was terrible, but we worked like horses, and the paper was published as per schedule. Then we found a suitable place at 73-75 Kinzie Street, near Milwaukee Avenue. The subscriptions
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poured in, and money was now available.
In the sxiinmer of 1872, a competitor started the daily, America. The editors and staff were ex-employees of the Skandinaven; they had quite a lot of capi- tal, so it is only natural that they proved to be real competition. But Skandinaven doubled its circulation ever^r month. And even though the America did have a lot of money to work with, Skandinaven was soon able to buy the paper.
The growth of Skandinaven was tremendous, and Senator J. A. Johnson of Madison, Wisconsin, and Victor F. Lawson (the present publisher of the Daily News and Record), became partners, and a new era began for the paper. The editorial staff had offices in the present Daily News Building, and v/e may truthfully say that the Daily News is the English offspring of Skandinaven.
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Skandinaven started printing and selling books in 1877, so they acnuired the building at 87-89 Franklin Street, Late in 1377, Skandinaven bou/^ht the Danish paper, Heimdal. , which increased the subscription list by S,000, A^ain the paper needed more space, so a building on Peoria Street, near Milwaukee Avenue, was purchased. This gave an impetus to the growing paper, which was now a national paper.
The years of hard work just after the Chicago Fire showed that the paper had friends, good friends, that v/orked day and night to m2ke the one-sheet '*fire special** a great and assured success.
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A FCRi:iGi: PR2SS IMTISF^IIISABLE
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The Chicago Times-Herald has rushed into the arena to explain why the Illinois Staats-Zeitung failed* Cur hyphenated contemporary points to the decrease in German immigration since hard times set in in this country, and asserts that "the supply of readers of German newspapers is grov/ing smaller year by year,** because '^the vast majority of the children of earlier German immigrants read newspapers printed in lilnglish only".
The Times-Herald has permitted the wish to father the thought, and hence has drawn conclusions totally at variance with the facts. The Chicago Freie Presse, a German morning daily that has not gone into bankruptcy, shows that, so far from ''dying out," the German press of Chicago has grown apace in recent years and enjoys a sturdy health that well may excite the envy of some ?Jiglish- speak- ing contemporaries. Says the Freie Presse in part:
"German immigration has always fluctuated. Since 1693 times have not been at v^ ^i.PA
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all prosperous here, while Germany had a boom. Consequent- ly the immigration from our fatherland decreased considerably. Germany is dense- ly settled and if the conditions change, so that we have prosperity here, while the old country is having a spell of hard times, German immigration xvill flow to our shores again.
"Regarding the number and the circulation of the German dailies of Chicago, we will state a few facts. For some time Chicago had only two German dailies: the Illinois Staats-Zeitung as a morning and the Freie Presse as an evening paper. At present we have two German morning journals, the Freie Presse and the Illinois Staats-Zeitung , and four evening papers, the Abend Presse, the Abendblatt , the Abendpost , and the Arbeit er-Zeitung. The circulation of the Chicago German dail- ies is now over six times larger than it was some years ago. The German-American press of Chicago has therefore not lost, but greatly gained in circulation.
"We do not wish to say unkind words about our contemporary during its agony, but when its bankruptcy is xised by other journals for the purpose of 'proving' the declination of the German-.imerican press, we are forced to point out one of the many mistakes of the management that has caused the financial distress of the once
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powerful paper. The fact that the Illinois Staats-Zeitung has failed with liabilities of |?250,000 cannot be used as a^proof* that the Ger- inan-.lmerican press is on the decline. ?/hat is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. If the failure of a paper printed in the German language proves the decline of the German-American press, then the "^nglish- American press is also on the wane. The Chicago Times and the Chicago Ivlail, as well as the Chicago Dem- ocrat , have failed and a number of other Chicago papers, printed in English, are financially embarrassed. The talk about the "dying out'* of the German-American press should be left to weak-minded people who never investigate a question before they speak of it.
"In closing this article we will point to an argument made against the German- American press by superficial observers. The fact that many German-Americans read English papers in the streetcars is offered as proof 'that the Germans read Eng- lish dailies' and not German journals. But if one closely investigates the mat- ter, he will find that the Germans read the German papers at home; that the men are reading English dailies on trains to improve their English; but that the ladies, who are purchasing goods for the families, are with rare exceptions reading only
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German dailies. V/hile these ladies are mostly able to carry on a conversation in English, they prefer to read German for three reasons: they read German more easily, they find news from all parts of their fatherland in the German publications, and also reports of the Chicago Geiman societies. Experienced businessmen are familiar with these facts."
The facts presented by the Freie Presse are conclusive and furnish incontestible evidence of the utter absurdity of the position taken by the Times-Herald.
And what is true of the Gennan press is also true of the Scandinavian, the Polish, the Bohemian press, etc. The circulation of the Skandinaven is larger now than ever before, emd is constantly increasing, and the same may be said of the Swedish newspapers of Chicago. These facts may be a puzzle to many who have come to under- stand that our adopted citizens are just as loyal, just as good patriots as those to the manor oom, and in some respects even better, but who seem to bo ixnable to understand that citizens may be good -Americans even if they know and make use of some other language besides the iSnglish. But they are perfectly clear to anyoi^^ — --
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who v/ill take the trouble to look into the matter* It is a well-established and well-known fact that the English-speaking press falls far short of supplying the wants of our adopted citizens. V/hether they be rich or poor, v/hether they be businessmen, professional men, mechanics, or day laborers, they read one or more newspapers in their respective mother tongues because these journals minister to wants that cannot be supplied through any other channel. The native-born immigrant from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or any other section of the country, in perusing his dailj'' paper, never misses an item trom his native heath. Impelled by the best impulses of his nature, he turns in- stinctivly to svery scrap of news of this kind. The foreign-born immigrant is precisely like the native-born immigrant in this respect. He cherishes the same love for the land where he was born, or where his father and mother v/ere born, and for this reason a newspaper in his native tongue is indispensible to him, since the English-speaking press neither does nor can cover this field. Such attempts as may have been made in this direction have thus far been liserable failures. Most of the alleged '^news" of this kind furnished by our English contemporaries is as old as the hills and ridiculously unreliable. The absurd and disgusting yarns about Norway and Sweden may be mentioned by v;ay of illustration.
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Another reason vjhy good foreign newspspers are gaining in circulation may be found in the character of our jinglish-speaking contemporaries. That the tone of our newspapers has undergone a great change for the worae in re- cent years is not to be denied. The control of many of our ne?;spapers has been transferred from the editorial sanctum to the counting room, while conscientious caution has given way to sensationalism, and trustworthiness to unscrupulous reck- lessness. Many of our largest newspapers have entered upon a wild race for the fa- vors of the worst elements among the people, while decent people have become suspi- cious of the honesty of the press and disgusted with its metr.ods. The foreign press is free from these faults and vices. It does not deal in sensationalism or revel in scandal. It does not cater to the brutal instincts of the community. It does not feed its readers upon lies in order to get an opportunity to print, the next day, a correction that does not correct. Foreign newspapers are not scattered un- read upon the streets or in public conveyances. They are clean, trustworthy, and wholesome family papers, and hence are taken to the homes and read by the whole family. And they enjoy the confidence of their readers in a measure that probably would appear increditable to a newspaper like the Times-Herald. ^>n
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The day may come v/hen there will be no need of foreign nev/spapers in thi. country. But that day is so far off that the Times-Herald will not live to see it.
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^L-^ curious .:tory ic current :ibout the explorer hansen, v;hich v.ould
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v/iiich constitutes Vi-d Jcaiiaiii-vian ccuntorpart of the GoT;e3 re i;tba and rac^e ^^eek in Jn^land, I^anson, v;.ale ^-ussinc by the royal yL-ciit in his naihtha launch, onitted to J-.lute hin;; Oscar, althou::ii the lattor v;as on decl-c :nid lookin£^ .directly tc-.:ard the launch,
"Oscar at the tine thou jht th:-it the discourtesy had been unintentional. But he t:us undeceived va.ea, later in the day, at the yacht club, hansen was the only person present v;ho renained seated \:hQn his majesty entered, every one else in the rooia na-Du^-ally risin to Iiis Teet,
"iisked the reuson for his extr^^^ordinary behavior, laaisen contented hiia- self v/ith oxplaininc proudly, 'I an hansen, * just as if that 7:0.3 a suffi- ' cient reason in itself for his beinp absolved fror. coiaoliance nith any of the ordinary and conventional courtesies o:^ social int .rcourse. /^v ^"^
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.v;hom he jnay ju-jtly donoiince as ';:uilt:- or iii,:rLititude, for it v;::.s iling Oscar v;ho, out of his i^rivy puroo, furniHiied the najor part of tl:e noncy needed for the exjjonoos of llanoon's last Ji'ctic e:: editio^;, and v: o, on his return, laviii^hed u;:-on hin the hijiojt lionorG in hi., p: r to be- stov;, investing hi:;i v:ith the "i-rand Cross of the Polar Star, .s .;ell as the Grand Cross of the Order of Jt. Olaf, and at the s.jj:::e ti..:e proceeding on board a man-of-v;ar to a'elcone hiiTi at Ciiristiania on his return fron the .vi'ctic ■-"•e^'ioas.
■'Kinc Oscar seens to be siniularly unfortunate in t-iis rs-spect. jor only
shortly after he had co];ferred the :;rand cross of one of his orders upon
the famous hor;re.'^ian man of letters, Bjornsoa, tne l..t..er .ctually had
the ii^Lpudeace to challen:;e his ;.;ajes:.y to fi ht a duel, in coase^iue::Cc of
his having; heard thc.t the Idn^j had criticised one of his posL^s or plays, X :'— ^-^
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delicate hind, and in noai.-.e calculat^^d to pive offense, »;as totally ' 7 fpr.fi. '-)
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This '^Marquise de Fontenoy" is neither a marquise nor even a woman. The signature is one of many noms de plume used by a f ellov; in New York v/ho once upon a time held an xinimportant clerkship in some American consu- late in Europe. He had a taste for court scandals and high life depravi- ty, and returned to America with several trunks packed with a choice assortment of European publications that revel in reading matter of that kind. Llasquerading behind a variety of noms de pl\ime, such as "Larquise de Fontenoy,'' "Ex-Attache," and others, he has been selling his stale and tainted gossip, silly fabrications, and absurd lies to such American newspaper publishers who could be made to believe that the stuff was worth anything, and these publishers have in turn humb\igged their readers.
The Skandinaven may fairly claim some credit for the fellow ♦s disappearance from the columns of the Record, though our contemporary as yet has not seen fit to acknov/ledge the favor thus conferred upon it by this paper. But now the Tribune has taken him into its fold and is paying for the same rot in
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installments that some time ago disgraced the pages of the Record.
Contemporaries may of course publish v/hat they please; if they want to feed their readers on discreditable humbug, it is their business. But this "Marquise de Fontanoy^-traff ic has a feature they may have over- looked. Europe is quick to find fault with most things American, and our American criticism. There are some of us in this country v/ho are in a position to defend the American press against such attacks, and seldom miss an opportunity to do so because v/e knov; its worth and are jealous of its honor. This task v;ould be comparatively easy but for the conspicu- ous parading, in the columns of leading newspapers, of such fellows as this scandalmonger of an ex-clerk and others of his ilk. Their stuff is republished on the other side as a sample of the kind of reading and information that is furnished by American newspapers, and in proof of the chronic assertion that the American press is a gigantic humbug. And no one can Dlame people on the other side if they regard the evidence as well-nigh conclusive and settle back in their traditional conviction that
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Twelve or thirteen years ago there were five Norwegian nev/spapers published in Chicago. Now the only one left is Skandinaven. Den Nye Tid is dead, Yort Land has disappeared, Amerika is printed in Madison, Wisconsin (the ce.^uetery of the Norwegian press), and Norden is now printed in Minneapolis.
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The Times publishes an all6(^ed version of an editorial in the Skandinaven ^ on "The ;;ork of the Washburn Ring" and s.ys: "The Times reproduces the F article so as to exhibit the workings of Governor dough's nev; literary <^ bureau. This article was ublished in the I'orv.e^ian language, although ^ &• ^icolay Kj;^ Grevstad is known to be a finished writer of English and 2 the skandinaven publishes a fev. able editorials in English. No one knows ^ better than lo*. Grevstad that there are very fev. of his coimtrymen v.ho do not read English, and the supposition naturally follows that the article was printed in a foreign tongue to conceal it from iimeriCcin readers, while impressing its grossly untrue and slanderous statements upwn the Norwegian citizens."
The insinuation contained in this paragraph is ridiculous and undignified,
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to say the least. The Skandinaven is published for the benefit of Norwegian and Danish readers, and its business is primarily to speak to them in their native ton^-^ue, not JtoJ express opinions in English. The English language is somet lT.es used, but to a very limited extent, in editorials of a political nature, partly in response to a demand that exists, or ought to exist, among its /skandinaven^ sj readers, and partly for the purpose of correcting current j misrepresentations concerning Scandinavian men or affairs. But if Ilorv/egian — ' is the language of its editorial page, its columns are open to public inspec-^ tion, as are those of the Times* It is illogical and absurd to assert that CJ the piirpose of the paper in publishing editorial opinions in Norwegian is ^ to conceal what it says from American readers. 2
It is alleged by our contemporary that the article reproduced by it contains "grossly untrue and slanderous statements". The Skandinaven does not desire to make any statements of that description and is v/illing to
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stand corrected if it be shown to its satisfaction that it has said anything idiich is not true# Now if the Times will furnish a bill of particulars, fortified with convincing proofs, the people will be in a position to ascer- tain for themselves irtiether it is the Skcindinaven or the Times that is guilty of *' grossly untrue and slanderous statements'? •
Yftiile the Skandinaven , in common with all other newspapers, appreciates reproduction of its articles by contemporaries it desires to enter a most emphatic protest against such versions as the alleged translation appear- ing in the columns of the Times. A wooden Indian, fresh from the shop, 2 could have made a better job of it. ^
A brief visit recently made to the Twin Cities by the editor of this paper has received an altogether disproportionate attention at the hands of the Times. Unfortunately, our contemporary has neglected to state "where it is at" /i.e., where it stands/* Here is what it says (in the March 6, 1896 issue) :
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•*Nicolay Grevstad was at the capital yesterday, seeking an interview with
the Governor's private secretair* Mr. Orevstad is the editor of the
Skandinaven, published in Chicago, and learned that the fact has been brought
out that the Republican State Central Cojnmittee two years ago dispensed
money to certain Scandinavian papers in Chicago* His errand to Mr. Bixby
was to use his best endeavors to have given to the world the names of the
Scandinavian newspapers which were so fortunate (or unfortunate) as to secure
a position on the Republican party payroll of 1894. The Skandinaven is the
pioneer Norwegian paper of the Northwest, having been published for the past
thirty years (since 1866). No one who is acquainted with Mr. Grevstad or
with the history of that newspaper would believe thut either he or it could
be listed in the category of purchasable commodities. But it would be curi- 5!
ous to see just what Scandinavian newspapers are covered by Mr. Bixby* s
policy of insurance; and then it would further be exceedingly instructive
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to learn utoether the newspapers listed were actually the recipients of the » bounty • charged against them^"
A second article, March 8, reads as follows: %r. Grevstad visited Minneapolis 2
and St. Paul during the week just closed. On Thursday, he held a long private -^
interview with James Bixby, Grovernor Clough^s private secretary. He informed r"
a Times reporter that he made the visit to induce Mr. Bixby to publish to the ^
world the names of the Scandinavian newspapers in Chicago and Minneapolis o
which secured a share of the Republican corruption fund from the State Central ^ Committee in 1894.
'^Really, it Would seem that Mr. Grevstad and the Chicago Skandinaven should be extremely chary of requesting the publication of the names of newspapers receiving pay for literary service in 1894. The precedent might be followed next year, and Mr. Grevstad would probably enjoy the printing of a detailed statement of the contract under which the Skandinaven is now serving Mr. Bixby and Governor Clough in the existing campaign.
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"Mr. Grevstad is in no danger of exposure, however, as it is one of the cardinal virtues of Mr. Bixby that he never gives up to the public the names of his hired men, or the sums he pays for their services."
While leaving it to our contemporary to explain which is which, the Skandinaven will state that the reporter of the Times received no such in- formation as alleged^ The visit alluded to was of a purely private nature, and the reporter was so informed. As he turned out to be an old friend of g the visitor, a few informal private remarks weie exchanged. The much-mooted ^ article in the Times of January 9 was also mentioned. The Times man confessed g very grave doubts as to the reliability of the author of that article, while 5! the visitor expressed a desire to learn the facts in the premises.
**The long private interview with James Bixby" probably took place in the
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reporter's imagination; for it certainly occurred nowhere else. The asser- tion that the Skandinaven is serving Mr. Bixby and Governor Clough under a
contract to aid their campaign is a "grossly untrue and slanderous statement" , 5,
or, to use still plainer English, it is a lie, and the Times knov/s it. The --
Skandinaven submits that promiscuous lying is a rather unprofitable and un- '^
dignified business for a newspaper with a reputation to protect and /ps^ £7
fields to conquer. There was no apparent necessity for printing the false- 5
hood, and our contemporary v;ill admit that of all forms of newspaper prevari- 2
cation, lying to fill space is the least respectable. 00
As the position of this paper on the question of the gubernatorial nomination seems to be a matter of some concern to our contemporary, it may be stated for its benefit that the Skandinaven has not expressed any opinion as to whether the Governor ought, or ought not, to receive the nomination. It has called attention to a prevailing custom in such instances and to the fact
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that his administration has invited no serious criticism; it has registered a protest against the unfair treatment which has been meted out to him in such abundant measure by a certain clique. The Skandinaven believes in a free and fair field for all candidates, the present Grovexnor not excepted. It does not regard him as an ideal candidate by any means, but he is probab- ^ ly as good as any cf the others, which, by the way, is saying a great deal, ^ considering that every other Republican seems to be running for governor this ^ year. There are better men than Governor Clough, but it does not appear that <I^ any of them have entered the lists against him or are taking an active part 5 in the anti -Clough campaign. An "ideal candidate*^ may give the people a 2 poor administration if elected, while a less satisfactory candidate may fill ^ the executive chair to general satisfaction. The "ideal** is rarely attained p3 in politics anyway~so seldom, in fact, that practical pplitics may be defined as the science of the next best. If the clique opposed to Clough could work off some of their self-conceit, drop their ridiculous arrogance and sham pretensions to superior public virtues, and put themselves on a level with
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the man they combat, nobody would have any fault to find with the gentlemen and their coterie. This would not prevent them from indulging in private holiness meetings, where they would be at liberty to worship themselves and one another to their hearts' content. But they would better not let the cruel world know how much they think of themselves lest they may learn what the plain everyday people think of them. The Skandinaven will write in any -^ language it pleases, even if it causes criticism from our contemporaries. 5>
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^W:J editor at SKANDINAVjiIN
From today on Nicolay Grevstad is the editor of Skandinaven.
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N0R.7EGI/iN-D.^>IISH PUBLIonING SOCIETY*
The Nor-«vegian-Danish Publishing, Society has for a number of years publish- ed Den Chrislire Talsmand (The Christian Voice). This is one of the most important church papers.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Fiar. 29, 1839.
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A new paper has been started here in Chicago, a paper v;hich hides under the label '■ncn-partisan,'^ but which must be, to judge by its editorials, a mouth- piece of the Democratic party.
According to its editor, a very, very, young man, the paper will not bother with anything old; it will only concern itself with v/hat is new and modem.
l^e are rather at a loss to know what to think about this new venture, be- cause 7;e lo not believe there is room for a Democratic paper here* The Skandinaven fills the dual role of spokesman for both parties.
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Skandinaven, !!ay 13, 1879.
THE SEAMai
The seamen on Lake Michigan have had a hard time of it in the last few years. They have had to work long hours for small pay. Now because of the propaganda carried on in the columns of this paper, we can report that one dollar and fifty cents has been established as the minimum wage per day.
The Scandinavian seamen, ?/ho by the way, are in the majority, can look forward to better conditions.
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Skandlnaven^ February 11^ 1879«
LITERARY DEATH NOTICE
Den Norsk-Amerikanske Independent^ a newspaper published in this city, announces in its last issue that after having suffered for a considerable tir:e from progressive oonsumpt ion, (probably induced by peevishness and 2all«>sickness),it has decided to give up its ghosts
The publisher of Nor den has taken over the mailing list and also the unpaid bills of the deceased*
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NOR'.TEGIAN Skandinaven^ liay 28, 1878. '•f^\ *; [,) [ , ^ .;s.ij;j
TO SKiiNDIIIiiVEN'S PiEADERS
I hereby beg to inform you that I am resigning as part owner and publisher of Skandinaven and at the same time I am taking the opportunity to thank the readers, for all their consideration shown the paper during my time.
About five years has passed since I started to work among the Scandinavians in the N.V/, and I am glad to say that these five years have not been wasted. I will always think back with joy on these years.
My former partner, Mr. John Anderson, will now be Skandinavens sole owner. Tlie readers know him well. Thirteen years ago Anderson was one of the owners* .'iir. Anderson has done a great deal for the progress of Norwegian and iimerican papers. He made the Skandinaven a worthy representative for the Norwegians intelligence in America. Regarding Skandinavens future it looks bright; the paper is built on a solid foundation. The Skandinaven to day is far superior to any other Scandinavian paper in the U.S.A.
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Skandlnaven^ No* 32, Dec* 31, 1872«
TO THE READERS CF SKAjmDIMVEJ^
In consolidating the Skandinaven with the Amerika, I take this opportunity of expressing my gratitude to the subscribers of Skandinaven for the liberal support they have given the paper* I am proud to state that in the short space of six years and eight months, the Skandinaven is the leading Norwegian-Danish paper in this country, which is owing to the increasing energy of both its editors and manager and the liberal support it has received from the public in general. At the time of the great fire in Chicago, I lost nearly all that I had worked for from childhood* But the credit and reputation that the paper had in Chicago enabled me to give the readers a Skandinaven the same week of the fire; and from that time it has increased far beyond my expectations* Now that I have decided that it is best and wisest to unite with the Amerika ♦ I hope you will not be disappointed but on the contrary pleased v/ith this application of the old truth that "in unity there is strength, '^ With the sincere thanks for past favors and hoping for their continuation, I commend" the Skandinaven and Amerika to a generous public* '
John Anderson
II. CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES B. Avocaticnal and Intellectual 2. Intellectual d. Publications (2) Periodicals
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Scandia, Oct* 22, 1927 • NOTA BENE
Nota Benet a new monthly, was bom here in Chicago last week* When we saw the first issue we were thrilled. The cover was bright red, and well de- signed; '•Ahl'* we thought, **the boys editing, must be Bolsheviks, because the magazine is red as blood. ♦» But we were disappointed, Nota Bene is tame, very tame*
On the title page we see that Gukild and Gythfeldt are the editors. Two
editors, but not one little editorial. Why? Well, who knows? The first
copy of ^.B.^ is sterile, vague and~well~it is easy enough to use a
scissors, clip, clip. Daily News» clip, clip, Tribune, etc. The news section
is not news, it is ancient history. But, let us have patience, Gythfeldt
has style, and Gukild— well, he has done well in the past. Let us hope ;^'
th^ will use ••Begge •Bena»«« ^th legaJJ Well, we live in hope.
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NORy^ffiGIAN CHURCH AM) SUNDAY SCHOOL PAPERS
There are nine church and Sunday school papers published in America by various Norwegian religious groups.
The papers are as follows: ^
Lutheran Herald: Reverend G. T. Lee, editor. 5
Luthei-aneren /The Lutheran/^: Reverend L. A. Vigness, D^ D., editor. -^
Lutheran Herald Y. P. L> L. /Young People *s Luther League/: Editorial staff: |=:
Reverend S.A. Berge, Reverend Olaf G. LSalmin, Professor C. M. Granskou,
Reverend Tenner C. Thompson, Reverend N. M. Ylvisaker, D. D* , managing editor.
Lutheran Teacher: Reverend R. Ulvilden, editor.
Our Young People: Reverend John Peterson, editor.
Children's Friend: Reverend John Peterson, editor. 5
Little Folks: Reverend John Peterson, editor.
Barne Vennen /Children's FriendT": Reverend Malmin, D. D. , editor.
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THE BDLLSTE]
The magazine of the Norwegian Vomen^s Fiederatlon has issued its foxirth number these days. Like its predecessors, the number is full of items of interest to nomen^s organizations in Chicago.
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Skandinaven, Aug. 5, 1917.
The '■orv.'e^^ian .onen's F^dera-ion in Chicap;o has resolved to start its o\^^ paper "The <ullotin" to further the \^'ork of the association. The paper will send out its first nuiber on September 1, or shortly afterwards.
The leaders in the new undertaking;, editor as v/ell as business manager, are ladies.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 29, 1909*
THE KOfflffiGLy^' N^iTIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Editorial)
The Norwegian National Association's sixth booklet for 1909 contains the annual report of the Association for 1908-1909, and also an account of the annual meeting on June 22.
The booklet contains two special articles, one by J. B« Wist, the other by J. A, Jacobsen, of Duluth, Minnesota, The foinner describes the historical growth and development of '♦Norway in America'*, the purpose being mainly to give the Norwegians in Norway a better understanding of our people in this country. The latter, v/hich advises the Norv/egians to stay on their '^Mothers' farms'', treats of some of the difficulties connected with the change of homeland, Mr* Jacobsen has seen much which has awakened his ire, and is writing in ink colored somewhat with "heated blood", translator's note: There are also articles by Dr. Kbhraan, Messrs. Quam, H. Rued Holand, and
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W, IIalvorsenjj7 The subscription price is $4 a year.
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Illustrated \:eo]<ly
Sot Jarrdly Use
Published by 3i(;urd Jjol
Subscription .^tes (never paid in advance) 1 year free
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/Translator's noto: Gauken v;as published by the Bjorcrin Singing Society.
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Skandinaven, July 27, 1880.
The Viking seems to be a paper with a future. It has already found a great number of readers. It is published at 269 Milwaukee Avenue. The Viking is filled with humor and satire. We feel that it will be welcomed by Scandinavian readers.
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TH2 RESEARCH MORK
In all we have tried to do the last few years we have been handicapped by rather lukewarm interest, all of us have taken in most everything these trying times, but now when the silver lining seems to appear on every ones horizon, will you do something to help preserve the records of the work of Norwegian born engineers and architects in the United States?
Though much and surely unnecessary hard work we have succeeded in gathering sorae interesting material and are happy to announce that about 250 copies of such records were sent to the Norwegian Engineers Society about two months ago and gratefully received* Surprisingly enough the response to our requests and questionaires has been least satisfactory from our own members, jt/e can all agree that this is wrong* We urge our branches and members to take an active interest in this* The longer we wait the less important our material will be. Please send in your own story and see that your friends do the same.
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Scandia, Feb. 16, 1929.
Olai Asla^sson's new book, Herskeren (The Ruler), has just been translated into Geman. This book found a wide sale here in America. It was published by a syndicate fonried to publish books written foreign languages. Olai Aslagsson has lived in Chica{;:o for more than thirty years.
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BOOKS
Scandia has just published the following books:
"The Norwegian ^hicago/ Technical Sngineers Yearbook" /commemorating its one hundredth anniversarjr/. "Forum," the Chicago Nor;Yegian Literary Club's Yearbook. Martin Odland's "The Life of Knute Nelson," "Sons of Norway Yearbook."
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BOOKS
A great number of books by Norwegian-American authors have been published during 1924. V/e will review a few here.
Jul I Yesterheimen^ by A. M. Sundheim. An annual, now in its fourteenth year. The contents carry out good Norwegian tradition. An art v/ork, with numerous illustrations. Folkekalender, annual, by the Reverend Mr. L. A. Vigness. Contents: "Reverend P. Tangerd,^ by the Reverend Mr. 0. Guldseth; "The Year That Has Passed," by L. A. Vigness; an article by Dr. 0. S. Brandt; ^The Hun- dredth Anniversary," by the Reverend Mr. J. Havneros; "Kleng Peerson," a poem, by D. G. Ristad; A short story by M. ^. V/aldeland.
The Lutheran Almanac for 1925, by the Reverend Llr. John Petersen. Partly in English.
School Calender 1824-1924, by 0. K. Norlie. Biographies of 3,600 Norwegian
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American teachers and educators. In English,
Vfh&ling, by A. K. Birkeland, the Chicago preacher who lived for four years on the Aleutian Islands.
Collected Poems, by Julius 3. Bauman. .Vith a thirty-five page biography.
Christ Before Pilate, by V/aldemar Ager. In iilnglish. Third Edition.
Lil)rary of Christian Hymns, by Professor John Dahle.
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Scandia, May 3, 1924»
NEW BOOK
Scandia has Just published Amandus Noiman^s latest book, Nordmaendene Amerika (The Norsemen in America) • This book is not only well written, but it is an excellent historical document covering a widely discussed issue • It covers the Norse in America from the time of Eric The Red ^he discoverer of Vinelan^ up to Colonel Hans Hegg and Knute Nelson*
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BOOKS More Norwegian* American Literature
Belle Winalow Hagen, The White Dawn; Martin Ulvestad, The Norse in America--
Their History in Records; D» D* Westheim, Christian Battleground;
Agnes Mathiloe Wergeland, Poems; Khut Takla, The Norwegian People in the
United States > an interesting book written by a Chicagoan who has visited
nearly all the Norwegian settlements in this country; Peer Stromme, Short
Stories and Poetry; Johan Seines, Vaarsol (Spring Sun); Johan Seines,
Heather Bloom, poems; Johan Seines, Western Tunes, poetry and short stories;
George Rygh, Morgenrodens Yinger (Wings of Dawn); Wilhelm Petersen, Fir and D^
Cedar; Simon Johnson, Four Short Stories (scene, Chicago: Cast— you will
know them); 0. Juul, Memories; and J. N« KildaHl, Jesus in the HQme>
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Scandia, Dec. 10, 1921.
BOOKS Nonve^ian-Zijnerican Literature
The rorwef^ian immiprants in tne United States have in the last hundred years helped to build this country economically, Svocially, and last but not least, culturally. The Kci^ep-ian Church has done its v-ork: In such a v/ay -^hat it is sure to be of permanent value. The Ncrvvepiaii immigrant has founded an excell- ent press, a -^ress that he can be nrcud of. Ilonve^^ians have been rrcminent in politics, in baiikin^, in nanuf £'Cturin{L', ^^ writing, in nucic, in poetry, and in art. Eelov/ we give a list of books v/ritten by .xrwegian-iVr^ericans ; many of them are Chica^-o people: Ailliam iV-er, 1'he Reverend Conrad V/alther V/eide, a Korv/egian- American story " illiam: i\ger. Fifteen Short Stories Claf Aslagson, Under Yep tens ?:immel (Beneath ..'ectern Skies) Julius Berg Eauman, 7_ra Vidderne (The Open Spaces), poetry J.A.Bergh, The History of the Norwegian Church in America
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M. 0. Bockinan and T:]. K.Johnson, I.yKke I Livet (Life's Luck) Arnljot, Home on the rrairie
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Dorothea Dahl, Fra Hverd&rlivet (Lvery-day Life) -P.C.Danielsoii, La eg Gcr Laerd (-Layman and Scholar) Sic^urd Folkestad, Pea -.oni-evei (Cn the Tineas 'lirhv^ay) , Doeury Sigurd Folkestad, Flytfuf.^1 (Bird rassape) , poetry Sigurd Folkestad, Pioneer Struggle rifalk Gj erst en, HaTald Iler-g Kristoffer Janson, Our Orandr^arentn Elizabeth Keren, l^r Pioneer Days Belle Hagen V.'inslovv, ■here T^aiTTs King
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Skandlnavea (Daily Edition), Sept. 19, 1920,
BOOKS Scandinavian Classics
The following Scandinavian classics, are published and sold by John Anderson Publishing Company /in English*
Corned i as > by Holberg. Contents: Jeppe on the Hill, and Erasmus Montanus* PQ^fl^s ^ by Tesner* Contents: The Children of the Lord's Supper, and Frithjof»s
Poems and Songs, by BJornsterne Bjomson*
Master Olof by August Strindberg.
Ihe Prose Edda. translated from the Icelandic*
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Skand Inaven (Daily Edition), Sept. 19, 1920*
Modern Icelandic Plays > by Johann Sigurjonsson, Contents: lyvind, of the Hills, and The Hraun Farm.
Marie Grubbe. by J. P. Jacobs en ^anishT". Translated by Hanna Astruplarsen /Dane/
Arnljot Gelllne> by Bjornson.
Anthology of Swedish Lyrics^ 1750-1915.
Gosta Berling^s Saga> by Selma Lagerlof .
Nils Lynne, by J. P. Jacobsen /paxiej^.
Below are three Scandinavian monographs:
Pie Voyages of the Norsemen to America, by W. Hovgaard.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Sept» 19, 1920.
Ballad Criticism in Scandiavia emd Great Britain Daring the Eighteenth Century^ by Sigurd Bemhard Hustuedt.
The Kings Mirror.
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BOOKS
Under Vast ens Il:;iiuel (Beneatn "..estern olcies). 3y Olai Aslagsson. ;ji in- teresting book: aoout ti:3 Norsaifien m Chica^-^o and tue prajrie states*
The Norse Discovery of /v-iarica. By /indrew Fosjiuii, i^ri. D. Dr. Fosimai ^^3 ^
proveu in nis booK taat t:ie ::orse did aiscover .jaerica. He telio or tue ^
ra'tious voyages to IcelcJiid, GreenL-inci, and tne .jnerican Coast. "le describes, ^ in tne v;orcis of cn^i original chronicler anci in zae ligat of trie latest researches Z
and of a per^onul visit to every ]O.Mce Mei-tionea m the sacas, tne whole 3
voyage in detail, and this ne doe.j in a nanner tnat v/iii coifirnana attention and £ produce conviction.
This boolc should be i^ead bota by ::orv'/e::;ians and by iuMericans, so tnat tiiey at learjt nay feel t.ie satisfaction of .vnov/inr po3iti^''ol2^ tnat the discovery of America by t^ie ilorseraen is not a vain bo..st but a real fact and in tne future must be accepted as a fact by every nationality.
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Froci 7iord to Prairie, or In t.e "ev; .iirifdon, 3y Jinon Jcnson. Trar slated by Proi'essor Carl 0. Jolberg»
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AROUND YERDDN
The experiences of a Norwegian-American student in the Red Cross Senrices, by Luther Nelson*
This book was written while the author served with the ambulance corps trans- porting wounded soldiers from the battle front to the hospitals in the rear^
The book gives considerable insight into the laanner in irtiich a modem war is being conducted, as well as in the dangers and difficulties connected with the Red Cross service •
This very interesting diary contains 170 pages with eighteen illust rat ions •
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Skandlnavant Dec^ 9 9 1917#
Thaea lllustrationa are reproduetiona of photoa takan on the battlafiald* IVieat poataga paid 9 $1«00*
John Andaraon Publiahing Co»
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Skandinaven% Oct. 1, 1917,
HISTORICAL ./ORK
The History of the Chicago IIorv/efHan Club is now completed. The book is in magazine size, attractive leathei^^^^wn cover upon which is printed official seal of the club, in colors.
A brief sketch of the origin of the club opens the book, then an outline of the history of the two older clubs upon which the bigger organization was later built, The Quartette Club and The Norv/egian Club in Chicago. Besides, the book contains a series of illustrations and photographs and a complete membership list. It is printed on ,^,ood paper, and is, typographically, quite a v/ork of art. It is the work of a committee elected for the purpose, with undrew Hummel and, attorney, as chairman.
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3FJCULUL: laCL^L^
;/e can reoort that the Vikin': edition of the Old I^^orse dpocul'ara Re;-ale, published by the University of Illinois, will be ready for delivery to subscribers this sprinc*
The large ranuscript of the Speculuit Re pale /Speculuri, miri^or, 1-iegale , royal/ is the chief treasure in Cld Horse literature. The origiiial is part of the ^irnaira::ne.an collection in Gopenhaceu, Deni:iarl;. It is a parciLient codox of 136 paces, of larre folio size, datin^^ back to the thirteenth century. 'The Reral Ilirror is v;ritten in a larce, rev^ular hand, which freauently enploys hirjily orna^iental initials, and is a beautiful exairrple of old lIon;e::ian r.nnuscript* The purity of its lanf^ua'TO, the di;':nity of its style, and ir,s cultural content cive it an undisputed place arr)n'- the important literary docui:ents of the classical ar,e of Old Horse
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.itorature.
Th9 editorial xjorlz lias been done by FroiesGor •Oeorc 'i'. ?lon of the University of Illinois. The text of the docii :ent is similar in desir^a to that of the Godex lie^;iii3 of the Dlder ^ d da > 'Jxiere is an introduction on the vialeor;;raphy and the early history of t-e iiKinu script, and tjiere are also notes on the text. The booh contains about o80 pa^^s, includin^^* 136 c^latine-2)rocess photographic reproduct?.ons of the :.anuscript.
Tiie University desires to :.ial:e this motIz avaiLifole to as v/ide a public as possible and to insure its preservation in the libraries of r-any of the leadin;:; ^x-.ierican colle.;es ^uid universities. Only 75 copies of the edition of 150 copies are availaljle. ^i.pp lie at ions \7ill be filled in the order of their receipt. Tae price is fifteen dollars net.
Send in your orders to Scandia.
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NORWEGIAN
HISTORY OF THE NORWEGIM PEOPLE A Work in Two Volumes by Knut GJerset, Ph.D., Professor of Norwegian Literature and History at Lutiier College
The first rolume begins the history of the Norwegians in the year 1519 /at the time of the first union with Sweden/* We reprint a paragraph found in the author ♦s introduction:
^The preservation of the people^s personal freedom amidst general national decay, the germs of a new development distinctly traceable in social life,
have been especially dwelt upon because they constitute the basis of the
Norwegian political and social development in modern times. ••
In the second volume the immigration ^nto the United States/* is discussed very clearly. The Norwegian pioneer and nis exploits, not only on the prairie but also in the cities of the West, are discussed.
The. book contains about ninety half-tone plates*
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Several smaller publications by Nor.vegian-Americans have recently been put on sale. Tlie Eighth Annual of Snofolka, by the ITorge Ski Club, is on sale, being the most attractive issue to date.
Dr. Sandberg's The Lloney Trust has already passed the 3,000 mark. This book is urell written and contains authentic information, v/hich makes its reading worthwhile. Dr. Sandberg has been for many years an ardent student of political economy and monetary systems, being considered by many authorities as a reliable writer on matters of finance and banking.
There are rumors that a new paper, Journalen , is to be launched in Chicago, with Finn Rein Simonsen, the rlorv/egian-iuaerican violinist and vn:»iter of lyrics, as editor.
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Always pro-^ressive and busy, the Ilorv/e.-^ian national League of Chicago is at present very active .in coiipilin>^ '^. dire'^tory of iTor';7e,q:ian3 living in Chica.:^o% T^^e league, consisting of dele:;at-s fron practically every Nonve^'ian club, lod^e, sin^^in^; socieo^', etc., in Chicago, v/ill have quite o a list v/hen the census is completed. .Then this book is published it s-.ould
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/^V BOO^
Dr. Carl Samdberg lias just published a new book, The Ldoney Trust. The book is well written and interesting. On the title page of the book we read the fol- lowing: "Not published for profit, but for use. Not copyrighted. No rights reserved. All or parts may be taken. Published by the author."
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Dr. Karl F.M. Sandberg, prominent Norwegian-American, is not only a man of medicine but an author as v/ell, having recently v.Titten and published a book. The Money Trust .which is very interesting. This book will prove of special value during the present election campaign, as it throws light on many hitherto obscure conditions in our social setup, and it should be read by every individual having his own welfare and that of his fellov/-men at heart. To quote the title page, the book is "Not published for profit but for use\^ Not copyrighted and no rights reserved. All or parts may be used at will. Published by the author."
Scandia^s editor has read the book and recoimaends it to all thinking citizens.
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yS'CANDIA OFFERS BOOK ON FOU^ ADVEIn1TUF!S7
"The Discovery of the South Pole by Roald iwnundsen," a book in two volumes (by Scandia) is now on sale. It is an interesting treatise — authentic and plentifully illustrated. Among the pictures is one showing Amundsen's tent, actually pitched at the pole, with the Norv^egian flag floating proudly above it. It also contains a copy of the official map of the polar section which was submitted to the King of Nor\May, the original map drawn by Roald Amundsen personally. The publication contains a day-by-day diary with accompanying pictures; both diary and pictures are Amundsen's own work. The second volume covers all details of the expedition by dog sleds, and the narrative and pictures are very interesting and clear. The author has promised material for the coning volumes in time for publication before September 1, and Scandia is giving its readers an opportunity to secure the entire set by sending in ten paid annual subscriptions to Scandia.
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[NEW BOOK] (Editorial)
To friends and admirers of Bjornstjcrn Bjornson, v;e brinfr good ne;vs. At the lov: price of tv;enty-five cents, they may nov; obtain a v:onderfully instructive book of which this r;reat nan ±3 the subject. TI.^ rreat chi^f , !Iorv7ay*s "Uncrovmed /Zinp;," as he is affectionately called, is herein pictured in his true character, and an^'^bne r^^idin^ the book v/ill knov/ i^jornson in all his greatness as never before. The bock is on sale at Lund*s Book Shop.
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Jul i ITcr-:e {Chri3t:::cLG in Nonvay). The eontento for this year are as follo^vs: "^^ Morv.ecian Cultural Center'*; '*?aa rael'-en", a v;ord picture of the City of 3er::er; and "Lelle:: Gul Crken o^ Jevillas Glade ::at'* Urorn Desert to Happy oeville rJic:hts). These are the outstanding ::tories, plus a dozen others.
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The John /Uiderson lUblishinc Company has just published a collection of Nor- :^
wecian soncs. The son^s are for voice, v.lth piano or or,:an aceompRniiaent. 2
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The contents are: "Den Jtore Hvide rlok" (The Vast Unnuiaber'd Throni^s), hy Griec; "Herrens hon" (The Lord's xrayer), by Klev.e; "herre Tan i :)in Jtaer... Ilaand'' (Father Take In Thy Mand), by _;-eberr; ''.vl Ilirrilen Priser" (The Heavens _ Hesound), by Ueethoven; "71y Joj.i .in ."ucl'' (l^^ly like a Bird), by Jana; ^
"Din, G Jesus" (Thine, C Jesus), by Hansen; "Du okal Hinde Herren" (Thou ^'
Bhalt jind the Lord) • . • . ."Herren Kjender Jine" (The Lord His Children IDiow)
"Forlyst Dif: i :>ug" (0 Hest In the. Lord)
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p«l...Cn ./ednesd-xy, ^iU> 9th, ./icker Park nail yas the scene of an enjoyable banquet in honor of a real Mor^e-^ian American citizen, I.-r. Nicolay Grevstad, editor of Skandinaven* Tne occasion A'as ; well gesture to L'r. Grevstad on the eve of his departure for Paraguay Uraguay, South America, as American Ambassador, to A'hich he nas oeen confirmed by Conr.ress upon recommendcLtion by President 7r.« H. Taft. Special tables v/ere laid for Skandinavens personnel, and :'or t :e Dovre lod ,e, of fihlcYi llr • Grevstad is an "lonored member.
The speaker, for the occasi n, .v^s the prominent Jr. Da^, v/io spoke feelingly of Mr* Grevstad as a business man, .vriter cind friend, having known nim since tneir student days in Christiania, 1873. L'r. Grevstau came Trom a family of limit d financial means, but -is .vonderful m.ind ixnd indomitable courcirre. cxnd am.bition, carried -lim thru, ixlviiys at the head of every clc-.ss. Due to
his youth, >iis appo Jntm^J^it as eaj .or Ox" L^^jln^r^t^ imrediatel- after ni3
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graduation, j-j.3 vie /ed ./ith scepticism by tiie old?r -xna nore conservc>.tiv9 people of tri3 country i out this boy cistounded tiiern -xll .vita his aoility
alonr^, journulictic r:d oolitiv.ul lines. :;e ;/u3 u rrized co- /orker of 3 lorn- ?cn and Johan 3ver rup and since coniin " to ^vnerica, I.'r. Grevatud 'au.s had severcil letters from Jverdrup in:: ortunin.^; liim to return to Kor;/uy, to ci-->in take up his ^vork there.
i)r. Daa credited '. r. Grevstad .vith huvi) ^ done mor-^ to create cind pr^^serve
the ple-.sant -elations'-iip bet^veen .-tmeric-. ^nd Lor.vay t ;un -^ny one else in
the .vorlj, ^ st^terrient t.au-i brou.'ht forth a he-.rty t .ree times t :ree "Hurr-ih" from the as-embled :-,ue3t3«
Dr. Daa thtmked ' r. Grevst ..d on be lalf of ull Kor.ve-;ian- vmeric-.ns in the U.3.A., for his constant friends .iD and /vork for their best interests.
Gratitude "or services rendered and for v/cnderful co-operation -vas expressed by representj^ti^-es of the 3in,;/er*s Lf-a^ue, lodges, churches , clubs and various
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other cr,:-nizutions • oeveral representatives of '^ons of I.orway lod.;;es -vere delegated to exrr^ss the p;cod v/ishes c" their re.-oective ^rcuiDS und , I'ordmendenes , Sjorgvin, ^nd the Uee Club, delivered their ;reetin,^-? via the son.* route.
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Jhicugo' : Norv/3;'ian -onsul, Cscar Hau an, gave a dinner in honor of Ur* Grevstad on Tuesday at tne Union L^ci.-ju^ Club. The t_^bl-;3 //ere profusely decor -ted vith lar-e ^-imerican 3eauty ro^-^s, and the hall //as artistically decorated throu,;nout •
Speakers .vere Consul Hauf^an, I^r. Quales, Mr. Beruts, oecretciry to Consul haUc-^an, i.-r« rienschen, ov/edish Consul, -^nd the seventy-five ye^r old Knui Henderson, //-iO spoke Tor t;:e lorsemen o the ./est. l.'r. Grevstad ^v'as visibly moved by the volume and v/armth of praise accorded him and on both occr.sions found it difficult to control his emotions .v>ien he responded to the many tributes paid r-iim.
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The two large banquets, together with several smaller affairs, are a fitting tribute to Mr. Grevstad, the U.S.Norsemen's editor, champion and friend. Scandia also wishes him •*bon voyage."
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Nl!.¥ LITERATURE
Dr. Anders Doe hps just published a new book, "Short Stories of Hunting and Fishing**.
Dr. Doe, is an inveterate angler, and as a hunter he is '^tops". He can tell you about tho angler's and hunter* s "tricks of trade", and yet, at the same time, he weaves into his book much practiced advice, and tells of the life of the denizens of forest and stream. The critics do not "criticise" this book.
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II, :■. ^tron, :jn Jor^nor i •^aedrcl'inCet (.\ ..urj.ier in uhe l^oneland) /Gliic:;^©: John .jiderson .-nblisliing Joro'iny, lOll/.
This book describes the idyllic suivjners and the recreation popular in the ^
^'Ilorth Land" of llorjay. It discusses the village, the tovm, and the nountain :^ loastures. F^
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"T^ie Gaptain^s Daughter," by .dexandGr luslikin, has oeen translated into IIon/eGian and published by okandinavon.
V/e feel that nany more books by foreiGii authors should be published in ITor.veGian. This v:q shall do, froii tine to tii;:e.
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Lonea . Simon Johnson (Chicaco: John Anderson Publishing Company, 1910). Lonea is a v/ell-v/ritten sa^a of everyday life in the Northv/est,
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) , Feb. 6, 1909*
^v; book7
Hjalmar Rued Holand, History of the Norwegian Settlements (Chicago: John Anderson Publishing Company, 1909) •
We have long been waiting for a work such as this, and now that it has ar- rived, we welcome it warmly. Every Norwegian will need this book, and it will surely be read with great interest by many people in Norway.
For the present-day Norwegians at home and abroad the narrative of the heroic struggle of the early Norwegian settlers in America, as they built their new homes in this strange country, will remain unique in our national history. Mr. Holand has successfully depicted these struggles in his book.
Of course, from a man vdio arrived in America while a child, we can hardly ex- pect a history such as those written by Keyser and Munch, but I^. Holand* s book is, unquestionably, the best v.ork on Norwegian -American history that has appeared in America in the Norwegian language.
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Hjalraar Rved Hol?.nd, !v:. A., De Norske Settlementers Kistorie /The History of the Norwegian Settlements^/ (Chicago: John Anderson Publishing Company, 1908).
This book is a saga of the Norv/egian pioneer, interesting and of great historical value. It describes the life of the Nor?;egian pioneer in the city and the country. Iv'any humorous incidents concerning pioneer life are described. It contains 653 pages with fifty illustrations. The book is beautifully bound in leather and is printed on excellent paper.
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Scandia, Dec, 23, 1905.
NCRVfflGHAlJ
FOOL » 3 GALLEHX"
It seems that Skandinaven is having a hard time of it with its book, Prominent Horwegians of Illinois,
li'irst let^jas see how this book was born. It cost the '^prominent" ten dollars /apiece/ to have their najnes mentioned in the book. To put it a little more mildjy,a donation was asked to help publish the book.
The first proposal was that every one should v/rite his ovm biography. Well, c;^ the result was that those who could write slemed to have biographies so ^^ lengthy that it would be impossible to publish then all in one volume, and those who could not write were going to be obliged to **come across" with another ten in order to have their biographies written.
The publisher (John Anderson) /tliej^ sent out a questionnaire; there were
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questions such as, "liave you ever received a medal, or have you ever been >»
imightedl Order of St. Claf , Students' League Pig Ledal, Quartet Club's Star p
L'edal, etc. )?.... .IWhat charity organisations do you support?'*— well, liere C
we quit. V/e did not read further in the questionnaire. 5
And so when the thing was done, did every one get ten dollars' worth?
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nrUT IIAUSUII
Rasmus B* Anderson writes a great deal about IQiut Hamsun but tells little about this great writer that can be considered true, V/e all Imov/ that Hamsun lived in Chicacjo for quite a long time; it was here that he v;rote his Novel Suit ^^^unge^.
V/e wish to cite what little there is of value in Anderson's account of Hamsun. In part it is as follov;s:
Khud Pedersen worked in a store in GJovik ^^orwa^T"* ^^l^ore he spent his spare time -writing poetry. He became acquainted with Bjomson, who advised the peasant boy to go to America, believing that he could do better there than in Norway. Rasmus B. Anderson avers that he advised Knud Pedersen to change his name to Kiiut Hamsun.
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In 1883 ICaut liamsun becarae a sort of chaplain to Christoffer Janson in Minneapolis; he stayed with Janson until 1885, when he became ill and had to be taken to the Ilonvegian Lutheran Hospital. Kristiaji Baun, the Danish educator, filled Hamsun's place while Ilamsun was ill. After his illness Hamsun returned to Norway.
Two years later he returned to America and settled in Chicago. Here he drove 5 a horse-car for several years. Hamsun nearly .starved to death in Chicago* '^::~
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PI^.OTIGaL aJTDBOOK EI .iMEHIG^ LhI-V /a Law Book for Laymen "ritten by Attorney Henry J. Gjertsen/
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The purpose of this book is to. provide our people v;ith information concerning the more common rules of lav; as applicable in every-day life« It is not the aim to mrike each man his ov.n lawyer, but merely to give our people access to information which will eneble them to protect their rights and escape the complications which necessarily lead to process in the courts.
The book is substantially bound and costs i:l#50, postage prepaid. It may be obtained at the John iinderson Publishing Company, 185-187 North Peoria Street, Chicago, Illinois.
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The S^Tiod's or^an defends John -xnderson's publication of Snoire, V/e charge
that the worst thing that John iOiderson ever did in liis lone ^nd sinful life
was to publish this piece of literal^' loot, .^
Rasmus B. -tinderson, who co-operated with Jolin ioiderson in the publication of 5 Snorre^ has become the agent for the distri^irtion of the bona fide edition of 2 the book. This changes the picture, so far as Rasmus is concerned; now, as ^ he points out, Skandinaven^s edition has suddenly become full of typographical ^ errors, and Rasmus accuses John of being unfair to the buyers of the book; he also alleges John has "plagiarized in the worst way" by stealing editions of Snorre of v/hich the text and the illustrations are of inferior quality.
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Snorre Sturlasson, . orres i or.*e-o'i/-;aer eller ^.einskrincl^- (The oa'^as of i.or'.^ay's Kings or I^eimskrincla] (Chica^^o: 51:andinaven, 1901). This book v;as translated from tlie Icelandic by irofessor 1 . A. I.unchs and S« Ryghs^ It contains tv;enty full-page, half-tone illustrations.
The book begins vrith the legend: "Thor's liattle v;ith the Croblins,*' including a part of the interesting viking period up to and including Ilaaicon Iiaakonsson and rielge Ilvase. it also contains a short biography of the author, Snorre Sturlasson, vn?itten by Professor ...unchs.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Dec. 29, 1900.
NOR^'AY IN PICTURES Book Review
Norge i Billeder (Norway in Pictures) contains an introduction and brief descriptions. It is published by John iinderson*s Publishing House, Chicago.
This is a magnificent and most interesting work. It presents to us the most beautiful districts of Norway in pictures that are very well executed. Nov; the picture leads us up the green hillsides to the steep mountain tops; now to the romantic, quiet valleys; now to the bubbling brooks, the ^;littering fjords and mountain lakes; now among the multitudinous islets which constitute the "Skjargarden*^ until we face the mighty ocean.
The most magnificent phai^es of Norwegian nature have been copied in this great
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picture book fron the paintings of the greatest artists. The text is very- interesting and presents an excellent explanation of each picture.
The last part of the book contains pictures from the Saga of the vikings in Norway with their great deeds.
On the cover is the picture of a boy and a ,^';irl as bridegroom and bride in Norwegian national garb.... In the background is a Norwegian fjord district executed in colors, with the Norwegian flag above and the Norwegian emblem belov/. This magnificent v;ork ought to find its way to every Norwegian Home.
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NOHV/AY HI PICTURlilS A IJagaificent Book
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llorge I Billeder (lIorv;ay in Pictures) is a book that should be found in every Norwegian home in ivmerica* The book is unique; the publishers deserve great praise for having brought the work before the public.
Do you long to see once more the grand, beautiful, enchanting land of Norway? Do i^'ou long to see the ^een hillsides, the narro\v dales, the v/hispering brooks, the mirror-like fjords, the steep mountain peaks? You need not cross the ocean to behold it all; secure a copy of Norge I Billeder; this book presents Norway in all its true beauty and magnificence.
The book shows you your own home district so vividly presented that you 7Jill imagine that you are beholding the real land, not merely a picture.
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The book brings a Greeting fron 3'our OT,vn cradle; from the trees around which you played when a child; frora the house in v;hich you received your training; from the door through v/Iiich you passed on the day of your emi- gration; from your father, Liother, sister, and brother over in Norway.
IToxvegian nature, smiling at davm and flooded in sunlight, is enchanting; it presents to the eye the most delightful aspects of nature's art. ITorge I Billeder v/ill be a v/elcome guest in the home of every Norwegian in America. During the long winter evenings the book will be a source of enjoyment for everyone who procures it. The book takes you by the hand, as it v;ere, guid- ing you from the Naze to the North Cape, past v/ild mountain ranges, over ridges, up and down narrov; valleys or dales, across glittering fjords and lakes, among thousands of islets and peninsulas; and after such a fairy tale journey you will gain a new and living conception of the glory which is our old homeland, Nonvay.
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A BOOK FOR THE EQl^
II. G. Heggtveit, Illustrated Church History (Chicago: Khut Takla^s, 1900). This book contains 815 pages with 280 illust37ations of various sizes. Another important feature of this work is a ninety-page appendix on Nor^^egian church life in America, by Professor T. Bothne#
Heggtveit's Illustrated Church History is the best and most complete popular church history in the Norwegian language.
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/book >*':yij.: by i'. p. -bJ^
I^everend C. P. Peterson, l^ibols/.e Jotrartnin^or /Bible ■studies/ (Ghicar,o: Mor.ve- r.ian-Danisii x-aiblishinf, CoLr^^any, 1900 )• This booii is the result of a fifty-year study of the Bible.
3ibolsl:e ::etrantnin::or shoul'- be found in every Jhristian hoi::e.... It contains 331 pa.'^es and is printed on fine paner. xlie lan^ua^e is plain and easily understood.
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^TGLISII-DMC-IIOR'.TCGI.IN DICTIOIL\HY PUBLI3II:i;d7
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Snglish-Dano-lTor.vesian Dictionary'' by Ilartin Ulvestad With Complete Pronunciation Guide John Anderson Publishing; Company 183-187 ITorth Peoria Street, Chicaco
There is a great difference between the ordinar^^ 'i]nglish-Dano-lIorv/egian dic- tionaries and Martin Ulvestad* s nev; dictionar;^'-.
1, The other dictionaries show us only the translation of the English words. Ulvestad' s dictionary presents not merely the translation of the words, but also their correct proniinciation and their division into syllables, both of which are of great importance.
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2. The publishers of other dictionaries presuppose that those who are to use the books have a loiowledge of grammar; for this reason the v/ords are not re- corded in their various gramnatical forms. In the dictionary by Martin Ulvestad the words are presented in their various forms in order that common people who have not studied grammar may bo nble to understand the book v/ithout difficult!^ and make use of it.
3. The other dictionaries refer to the diiglish language only as it is be- ing used in 3ngland. Ulvestad* s dictionar^^ discusses the language both as it is being used in .liagland and as it is being used in /jnerica.
4. In Ulvestad' s dictionary are included a large number of new everyday ^Americanisms. It is a matter of course that such v/ords are not to be found in the older dictionaries (v/hich, by the way, have been published in jlurope) however excellent those books may have been.
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The publishers have received more than two thousand statements containing warm praise of the book. The book contains seven hundred and thirty-tv/o pages of large size. These pages contain about thirty-two thousand English v/ords with translation and pronunciation. The dictionary'- is boimd in beau- tiful and solid binding. The price is '2.50.
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NORV/AY IN FICrURiiS
(Editorial)
Norge i Billeder (Norway in Pictures) is now appearing in a new and enlarged luxury edition published by the John Anderson Publishing Company (Skandinaven^s publisher). The book consists of one hundred and ninety-six pares and contains ninety-three of the most excellent pictures, including scenes of Norv/ay^s natural splendors, from Norwegian history and from Norwegian life of today*
The preparation of this magnificent work has required much time and has cost much money. In starting the work the publishers v;ere fully av/are that nothing but a most complete presentation of the phases of Norwegian life referred to would meet the requirements.
The book is bound in a manner quite exceptionally elegant; the text has been chosen with the greatest care, and the pictures are as exquisite as the pap^
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on which they are printed — all of this makes the book one of the most valuable works about Norway so far broiif^ht before the public.
We who came to America as mature men and v/omen and who have adopted this great and rich country as our second homeland will not forget the land of our cradle. V/e will remember the house, however cramped the quarters might have been; we remember the lawn, nowhere greener and more enchanting than at home; we remember the broad fertile fields; the narrow, somber valleys; the hillsides, made bewitching by carpets of flowers and groves of birches.
And t'len the church in the valley. V/hen we behold all this glory as presented in the beautiful pictures of this book, v/e feel as if we were living our life all over again. V/e recognize the old homesteads; we say with Gunnar of Lldarende, '^ever did the land seem as beautiful as nov/^.
V/hen our children ask about the land of their fathers — the land which they never saw but which they love because their father and mother love it — cai}.-
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we cive them a better answer than in shov/ing them the fine pictures from Norwegian life, nature, and history presented in this book?
Can there be a finer Christmas gift than Norge i Billeder with its magnifi* cent binding, its beautiful pictures from shore and from countryside, from snow-capped mountains, from dreaming lakes and fjords.
The book is nine inches wide and twelve inches tall. It is printed on the i
very finest of paper and is elegant in every way. The price.... is surprising- \
ly low..... An advertisement elsev;here in the paper will give details about j
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okandinaven (Daily jidition), iipr. 5, 1900»
BOOK ^HVI^II by
Rollo, The Llurder of a Kinc in Bercen (Chicago: John -oiderson Publishing Co., no date of publication given)* ti historical novel.
This historical novel is based on the saga of the death of Eaakon 3verreson»##» and the book is most entertaining and dramatic. It is rich in historic and romantic episodes and gives an excellent insight into conditions in Nori'/ay during the age v;hen various pretenders v/ere fighting for pov/er. The tale of the little prince, the famous King Haakon Haakonsson of later years, of his travel across the mountains to Nidaros, and of the many dangers to v/hich he was exposed during tiiis trip, is highly interesting and holds the reader's attention. The v/hole book is so well written that there is not a dull 'moment fvjin beginning to end. Once having begun to read, one hates to lay the book aside. The book contains several excellent illustrations.
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J^Yie follo;vinc books //ere the most important published by John /uiderson in the nine^iesj7
Bang, A History Of The I.oiverian Church jjuring The Keforiiation (1556-1600) > Krisstoer Jansen, Semens. The Life Of Luthor. <^
Hans Christian Andersen, Fairy Tales. Si
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Boyesen, Stories about Ijinif rants.
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/irne Garbors, ITau^^tussa. otor^' in verse. Jonas Lie, a biography. Laeraren, a play in five acts.
B. S. Ingeimn 2^ane7f 3rik Lenveds Damdori {Tac Childhood of ^rik h'envGd).
lj:iUt llansum, I'.odeiTi ;j7ierica*s Spiritual Life, oult (Hunger). IwOdaktor Lynge -^ (Lynge the Editor; • l^y Jord (llcv; L-irth). Pain, i-^steries. 7ictoria. Li vets ^_ 3pil (Lifes Tragedy). Ved xdgcts Port (.^t the Idngdo.M*s Poirbeil). p
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ICristoffer Handers, Ilorck Lyrik (Lor.vegian Lyrics). ^'
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Elias Ter-ner, rrit^.iioTs Sap:a.
Fridthoff l;anser, ^rran" through the Polar Ze^s.
Kenrik Ibsen, ^t Dulrkehjen (A Dol.V s House), :3a: furdets Stotter (Pillars of ^
Socist^O. Peer Oynt. Irtcid. ^
Prof. ::. P. Anderson, rorvny In Pictures. This hock has fifty-two half-tone il- p lustrations, the most heautiful ^.^ic^.ures ever r-uhlished, iricludiiir a full V'lrQ ^^' text for each picture. g
It is, in itself a complete ilJustratod description of Pomay.
/in the late nineties the John ;mdorson -^ublishi^ir ^or'ipany pul]ished hu^idreds of books in the I'on/er^ian and J«^.nish Innrua/^es. Pany of these -.rere copyrirhted by John Anderson./
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Skandinaven^ June 26, 1872 • /mi GRAMUAR AND RSADl^
We Norwegians have a lot for which to thank Pastor C^J.P. Peterson. He is trying, to uphold Norway and to educate the Araerican people to respect and love our old mother land. For a long time he has written in English, for the various American papers, telling them about Norway of one thousand years ago, of King Harald Haarfager of the Norwegian American S.C.Line between 3ergman find New York, of the Arctic discoveries and of Captain Garlsen's discovery of Novaja Zenilja.
Pastor Peterson has published a Norvep^ian Danish Grammar and Reader v/ith a vocabulary designed for American students of the Norwegian and Danish languages, the book consists of 202 pages, of which forty-three pages are devoted to grammar, eighty-three pages to readin?; matter and fifty-five pages to the dictionary. The book is published by S.C. McClure & Co., the greatest
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Chicap;o Publishing firm and printed by the Donnelly Printing Co. The book is beautifully bound and it is the first time that such a book has been published.
Pastor Peterson ^-/as called to teach Norv/egian in an American high school in Chicago* Pe.stor Peterson's great ability in handling the English language has been praised highly by Chicago's literary men who want him to v/ork out a whole Norwegian history in the English language.
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Scandla, Feb. 15, 1930.
GLENN THEATER
Next Monday the Glenn Theater will open as a Nonvegian theater. The well- known Norwegian talkie, "Paul paa Haugen" (Paul from the Llanor) , will be shown. Constance Thane will sing new Norwegian songs^ Other attractions include the film, '^Seventeenth of Ivlay in Oslo,"; the new Scandinavian road show and the guest star, the Swedish singer Oleanna Skrathulda.
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^err Ames Penge'* (Ames Money), by Selma Lagerlof; "Presteenken** (The Pastor's Widow) , by Kristofer Jansen.
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NORWAY IN MOTION PICTURES
The Norwegian National League v/ill show a series of films, 'Tlorwfay in Motion Pictures," at Orchestra Hall next Sunday.
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The Norv/egian National Lea,'^ue, throu.'^.h the efforts of Olaf Ray, have contracted «
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Norway, "The Land of the Midni.-:ht Sun," the land of the conquering Vikings I Its scenic grandeur, infinite in variety, its beautiful lakes and silvery mountains, its cascades and its sunny verdant valleys, dotted with farms where a quaint rural life and a vigorous culture flourish, celebrated for a thousand years in song and storyl rilong the storm-swept coast of more than fifteen hundred miles are located the cities and tovmn with their commercial,
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manufacturin-:, seafaring:, and fishing population busily engaged in '^developing their country". V/hile the valleys and the hillsides are drape:^ in the c-orgeous colors of sumiaer, the eternal snov; of the lofty mountains glitlers enchant- ingly in the distance.
1. Hovringen Saeter (Saeter Chalet)
2. Guldbransdalen
3. llesne Falls
4. Ber^cen
5. Interesting Events in Norway
a) The Unveiling of the Statue of Abraham Lincoln by Norv/egian-runericans
b) Hinigrants Leaving Christiania
c) Their Arrival in Nev; York
d) On the ;7ay I'est
e) Chic^dgo — the Nonvegian Colony
1) Olaf Berntz
2) Nicolai Grevstad
3) Judge John J. Jonsteby
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A TOUR THROUGH NORWAY
Films under this caption r;iving the story of the tour by the Norwegian Singing Society through Norway are being presented at the Logan Square Theatre. The first exhibition took place this afternoon. Two more exhibitions will be given tonight, and four tomorrow, two during the afternoon and two in the evening*
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Scandia, Jan. 22, 1916.
TIE "GIBoON GIRL"
Canilla Clifford, nee Camilla Ottesen, (the "Gibson Girl"), will return, for good, to Chicago. "Je have seen her r.iany times, in pictures, and now we shall soon see her again in real life.
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Scandia, Nov. 20, 1915.
"P2ER CmiT'
The Norwegian national League has arranged for the shov/ing of Ibsen f ilins at tj the Crystal Theater, North Avenue at Fairfield Avenue. ^^
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(Advertisement )
V/ith the Norwegian Singers to Norway
Presentation of the Lincoln Statue to the Norwegian Iling and the Norwegian Nation on the Fourth of July of Last Year. 4500 feet of film portraying this Historic Event. The pictures must be seen to be appreciated.
Allspices: Nonvegian National Committee
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 7, 1914*
NOR^ffiGIAl^ SCHOOL
Reverend Fin¥iall has opened a school for those who wish to learn Norwegian, Children over six years of age and adults will be enrolled* For the time being the classes will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Books are to be furnished by students •
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The newly built addition to the alr.-rady Ir^rge H. A. Kaugan School, at Sunnyside and Hamlin Avenues, v/ill be dedicated on ZTriday, January 10. I.Ir. A.?, Husand-.r, v/ell knovm in the IToi^.vegian Colony v'as the desif^ner and sup.irvising architect. The nev; building, which has thirty class and work rooms, will ixouse activities in handicraft and home making. The building and furnishings are strictly modern and the school kitchen equipment 7;as donated cvy Consul Cscar ^laugan. ?liss Sullivan, assistant superintendent of the school, will bo tho sT:»ea>^r at the dedication ceremonies. Th-re will be a v^-ry good program of r.iusic, singing, and
ITorv/egian folk dancing. The exhibition of folk dancing alone is worth going far to see.
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The Llendelssohn Conservatory of Ilusic is becoming one of the outstanding :^
colleges of nusic. .^.t present, the school has a regular staff of tv:elve 5
teachers, including the well-knovm 3\^ede, Joel B. I.IosGberg, A. iUfred ^
HoL-iOS, and the Dane, Frunlc ?• Tinter. The teaching staff is considered ^
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Starting .tiugust 1, the I'onve^ian Jnc-^lish .venin^ School v/ill meet in rorthv/estern Businees Colle-;e, 1J^2S lilv/iiukee avenue, corner of I'orth ^kvenuee Classes for be^.inners as vreli as for those advanced in the lan^uaf;;e«
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The Tabith'i i:ori7e/Tian lospital Society held its sixth annual f;raduation exercises for nurses last jriday evening at St. I-aul's i.orz/erian I,utheran Church, 600 'est llorth .-vvenue. .\ lurre audience vms present. ]jr. Cien, the Dresident of the neaicai st^fi, functioned as chainrian. Iteverend G. E. iieiiiidahl opened the Dro^'rajii with a speecii.
Dr. T. '.'arloe delivered the coninencement address to tlie rraduatinc mirses. It. l.ax Fischer played a violin solo, and I.iss lleonora <. Isen sanr }^aul Rodney's *'Calvarv" most beautifully.
After a brief speech in v;hich he er.nhasized the need for able nurses, I r. IT. .'" . rauran distributed the diplomas of the training school to the p'raduatinj^ nurses ....
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;VSEKDAY SCHOOL FOR NOR.y'^CGlAlNfS
The weekday school in the Bethel Church on Humboldt Street will be opened next Llcnday. Mr. J^ohannes Liaboe^ has been authorized to decide as to the instruction plan /to be follov;ed^/ and also to take charge of the instruction,
In contrast with the olaui of former years, this year more time will be devoted to instruction in th^ Norwegian language than has been the case earlier. JiVery day t-.ere will be two hours of instruction in this language- one hour of oral instruction and one. hour of written instruction. It seems probable that this chan^^e will meet the wishes of nany people in regard to this weekday school, reople are realizin^^: that one cannot expect children to learn Norwegian in the Sunday Schools, xhe Sunday School is a school of religion. The instruction the children are given in xNior/.egian in the
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Sunday School .vill generally consist in their bein^ taught the ABC; also some reading, but v;ith only slir;ht under standing; of the raatter read. Up to the :Dresent year the weekday school, too, has been lostly a school of religion. This year an attempt is to be inade to divide the instruction time betT/een religious instruction and instruction in reading, grammar, and writin<:?;.
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THE DEACONESS SOCIETY The First Class of Deaconesses Conclude Their Theoretical Course
The Norwegian Deaconess Home held its first graduation festival last Tuesday evening in the Bethlehem Church on the occasion of the graduation of the first class of deaconesses v/ho have completed the theoretical course of training.
In spite of the rainy weather the audience v;as large. Four deaconesses were given their diplomas. They v;ere the Msses ivlarie Larsen, Caroline Williams, Gertrud Johnson, and Jorgine iJjovik*
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^LASSES AT NISSC^
Nissen Business College now has classes for adults. One class for ber.inners, one class for third graders, one class for fourth graders, and one class in technical English grammer.
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BAUIJ IN DEUSA
Kristian Ba\m lectured at Delisa last week. His lecture was outstanding, and was received with much applause. He stressed that culture and literature bound Norway and Denmark together more than anjrthing else. He has been asked to publish the lectures he has given at Delisa through several years.
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DEAN ^ORM MULLER
The Chicago Norwegian Students gave a lecture at the Chicago Norwegian Club last Tuesday. Dean Worm MuUer, the speaker, gave one of his usual excellent lectures to a large group of interested students* The Chicago Norwegian Students have, annually, several lectures of great inqportance* ^
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IV John J. Sonsteby (Judge), spoke at the Seventeenth of Ivjiay Festival.
We feel that those who were so unfortunate as not to have heard
the speech, would have liked to, and so here it is:
LIr. President, Liembers of the League, and Friends:
It is always a great privilege and honor to be a speaker at your Seventeenth of hny Festival, but particularly so today, when you also celebrate the cen- tennial of the coming of the Sloop Party in the sloop "Hestauratioien'' (Res- tauration) to, the United States, I wish, therefore, to express i:iy sincere appreciation for the invitation through vjhich I am to address you today.
As a former president of the League, I know your many activities on behalf of Norway and Norwegians.
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III G As one born under the Stars and Stripes, I join witii you in com- I J memo rating the activities and deeds of our forefathers, and in
IV celebrating their successes and achievements both in Norway and
in the United States.
The history of the United States would be incomplete without the story of Norwegian immigration and settlement.
America has been known to the iN^orwegians for a thousand years. The dis- covery by Leif iiricson provided the knov;ledge by which later navigators were able, with some feelings of confidence, to strike out westward on what, to them, v;as an unknown sea.
The records disclose a nuraber of Nor^^egians in the Araerican Colonies.
The coming of the Sloop Party under the direction of IZLeno Peerson marks the beginning of organized emigration to these shores.
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III G Vflien the great Jivii v;ar threatened the life of the country thou- I J sands of Norwegians from Illinois (Chicago), V/isconsin, Iowa,
IV Mnnesota (ffinneapolis) , the Dakotas, and other states, entered the Northern armies and helped to save the Union.
The story of the "Iron Brigade^' froji ./isconsin and Illinois, in which hun- dreds of units v;ere composed entirely of Norwegians, officers and men, is part of the glorious epic of that time.
iifter the war these war veterans became active in every walk of life and, with the many other thousands of Norwegians, helped to bind up the nation's wound .
iifter the Civil v;ar the stream of immigration from Norway increased by leaps and bounas until there was hardly a state but had its quota.
rarely, if ever, has such a steady stream of seemingly new blood oeen
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Being of the same race as tiiose to whom is due the glory of establishing this nation, with the sairie iueas of governirient and of the relations of man to man, with the same ideals, and a common folklore, except for language, the absorption for the Norwegians was merely a transition from a land that was free to a land no less free, from a climate that was good, to a climate just as good, but to a land of greater material op- portunities. To this land came our forefathers, and many of them brouglit great gifts of strength, health, brain, brawn, and culture. They became part of tiie life of tnis great nation, helping to make and keep it great.
Fortunate, indeed, it was for ^im.erica that the great Mississippi Valley,
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the granary of tlie world, and the great .^est and I.'orthwest were settled by Kor^vegians and kindred of the blood. It v;as no less fortunate tliat many of our people settled in the cities — Chicago, i:ew York, and iJ.nneapolis — and on the racific Coast* As a re- sult these great states and cities grew and prospered along the lines es- tablished by the fathers of the .Republic, ^aw and order have prevailed, accustomed for almost a thousand years to peaceful, lawful means of set- tling disputes, they brought with them the mental attitude necessary to become part of a body politic differing from then largely only in language.
In the church, in the professions, in business, in agriculture, in politics, they and their descendants uphold their traditions.
On the farr., in the church, in the hospitals, in the courts, in the legis- lative halls, and in executive positions, they hold high ranks, justifying to the full the inestimable privi] e^e of American citizenship acquired by birth or conferred upon them by naturalization. In other words, v;e of
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Norwegian birth or descent are not to be differentiated from those around us whose ancestry dates back to the time of the I«Ja3rf lower. If anything was needed absolutely to confirm this statement, the World War furnishes irrefutable proof. VJhen the call came to step in and play the part, for which no doubt our nation v;as intended from the beginning, there v;as no halting or wavering on the part of those of Norwegian blood. From every state, city, hamlet, and fam came the young men of Norwegian birth or descent, and offered themselves upon the altar of freedom, in foreign lands, that the vjorld might be saved; and they went forth with the blessing of their church and with the song of "Onward Chris- tian Soldiers" in their hearts.
On the 3unda2/' before Armistice Day, I joined in solemn service in the Lutheran Church, comjnemo rating the memory of, and commending to their Grod, the many young men of that Church who had gone forth as crusaders for their count r^T-, never to return.
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There, in that church, where only men and v/onien of Norwegian birth or descent worship, hundreds of men and v;omen gathered and prayed for those who had passed on and those who vjere still carrying on. It was a day never to be forgotten, and one that indelibly impressed itself upon my mind, i had seen many meet- ^ ings during that war, but none that so impressed me. And here in Chicago, ^ men vjent forth on the same missjon, some never to return, others to re- ,^^ turn crippled and mained in body and soul. p
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V/hen the German advance reacned the lifeime on those never to be forgotten
days in kay and June of 1918, driviiig all before them, and the fate of
the world depended upon the ability of the ^unerican Liarines to stop the
advance and hold them, among the beys who held the lines were some of Zr
our own who are here today.
And among those who sit here today, and ajriong those who have gathered in similar festivals all over our land today, are the fathers and mothers, the
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The torch of freedoii carried by these young crusaders has been handed to us — we must cariy on — that their sacrifices may not have been in vain.
I7e, with the glorious heritage of blood and civilization must carry on in this Great x\epublic — ^must be among those who will hold it to its moor- ings— to the Constitution, at once the simplest and the greatest docu- ^ ment in the world.
\ie who have always had freedom and its blessings must stand shoulder to shoulder with all others who enjoy the same privileges, to the end that the freedom purchased and held by such sacrifices shall not be lost.
IVith citizenship in this itepublic come duties, and these fathers and
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By the sacrifices they made upon the altar of freedom, they became sealed as ijnericans as fully and as truly as thou^^h they and their ancestors had lived here for all tine.
Tlie assimilation goin^ on during; the past hundred years is completed. \ie are Americans!
V/e must continue to cherish the institutions that have made America great, and ejaong them the great .-jaerican public school, rhere evc^ry day is re- peated by millions of children without regard to creed, color, or pre- vious nationality, the pledge with which I fittingly close:
"I pledge allegiance to the American flag, and to the republic for which
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[FORMER HESIDH^ LECTURES HERE]
The Rev. G.v/, Finwall,who for nine years was minister of tne Norwegian Baptist o Church, Logan Square, will preach in that church at che morning and evening cu services today.
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Rev. Finwall is passing through Chicago on his tour from ^/ashington, D.C. , where he has been a delegate to the National Anti SalocnLeajAue convention to his present home town, Bismarck, N.D. He is traveling the country over, giving . lecturer on the "Norway of Today.*'
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Skandinaven^ Oct. 65 1917» MORVi^Y III STEREOFTICOM VIS^JS
At the Kedzie Avenue M. S. Church, stereopticon views of scenes from the Scandinavian countries will be presented on Thursday October 11, at 8:00 o'clock P.M* The pictures will be accompanied by explanatory remarks by I^trs* Bertha Smith, of whom it has been written that she interprets our land's nature and the lives of its people with great vividness and sympathy, wirs. Smith has been in Norway twice since the outbreak of the war and is thus in a source, her impressions of life over there as it is developing under the most extraordinary conditions now prevailing there.
A suitable musical entertainment will be given in harmony v/ith the views presented, thus adding to the attractiveness of the evenings program.
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Dr. xinders Doe gave t. very ?.nteresting lecture 1: st Fr?de.y evening describing conditions in the Non7ee;ian Colony in Chicacro thirty to forty years ap;o»
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The American-Scandinavian Foundation announces that an Advisory Committee has been formed in Chicago to co-operate with the Foundation in its work promoting Scandinavian interests in Illinois and the liiddle V/est. The .€
committee is made up of ten well-known citizens of Scandinavian descent. Mr. Charles H. Peterson has been appointed chairman. The members representing the Swedish interests, in addition to Mr. Peterson, are Mr. Axel Lanquist, and Mr. Henry Henschen; the Norwegian members are Consul Herman F. Gade, Mr. Oscar H. Haugan, and Mr. Birger Osland; the Danish members are Dr. Max Henius, Lir. Henry L. Hertz and Mr. Carl Antonsen. There is also an Icelandic repre- t^ sentative in the person of LIr. C.H, Thordarson. Friends of the Foundation ;i are greatly encouraged by the enthusiasm which these men have shown in volun- teering to extend the influence of the organization into the fields which it otherwise could scarcely hope to reach. It is expected that, through this committee, the work of the Foundation will be greatly strengthened in erecting a general knowledge of Scandinavian life, thought, art, and literature in the
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community of American citizens of Northern descent.
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The Federation tries to unite tlie l^ov\^Qriiiin v/onen or Chicago around a prograra of culture. The women Oi tnis rather large organization are also active in the political life or t le city. Tney nave regular open forujas at wiich burning political issues are aiscussea.
a) The ITonvegian Depart rr-ent, I.irs. Cecilia uerner in cnarge; d) The Civil and Legislative Department, :.;rs. Doe, irs. Peutlica, and I.j?s« Jtevens in C-uirge; c) 1!he Domestic and hone Department, ^Irs^ ilnilie Petersen m caarge;
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JUDGE OSC..i\ i. TORRISCN L^CTURi^S ON U.S.CC'ISTITUTIOM
p,7 The riorv/ersian :atiopal Lea^^-ue has for some time been planning a prcp;ram,
according to v/hich a lecture on a certain theme would he r^resented to its members once a month.
The new progre-m ne.d its inception yesterday 'ith Judp;e Oscar I. Torrison giving a lecture on tho Constitution of the United St^ites.
The meeting v^^-s poorly attended, but those present had an unusually pleasant and instructive evening.
The lecturer went back to the first immir^rants in this country? also touching the first Scandinavian settlers here, who refused to use or ov/n slaves •
In ver'^'' concise and effective lanfma'';e, Judr^e Torrison handled the main Doints in the Constitution, and drew up several comparisons with the Constitution of Norway,
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these comparisons 9 the speaker said| favored Norway as the people there had a more direct elect ion, hence more influence in the government, than here* The lecturer handled separately the three parts of the ••Constitution"; the executive, the legislative and the Judicial. Under the last part he mentioned the first case handled by the Supreme Court.
The lecture lasted forty*five minutes and received a hearty applause.
iir. George Kramer, president of the Norwegian National League, announced, that these lectures would be continued as he considered it of grave importance, that the Norwegiane should acquaint themselves with the Constitution of their adopted country. He asked those present to tell their friends*
Mr. Kramer in behalf of the*' League,** thanked Judge Torrison for the fine lecture* He also thanked Norsemen's Singing Society for the three songs rendered*
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I'icolay A. Grevstad, v/ho, for the last four years has been the United States Llinister to Urur;uay and Parar;:ua7, has returned to Chicaco. LIr. Grevstad vjill renain here, and likely take up his duties v;ith the Skandinaven, Ilr. Grevstad gave a very interesting lecture, v;ith picture slides. He told about his ex- periences in "paradise," about the people, the custoiis, the country'', and the lasy, enjoyable life of the near tropics. He described the beautiful but vicious ^ La Plata River, the hicluvay of the country, Lh:, Grevstad v/as introduced by S Attorney A, Huimneland, the president of the Club. ^5?
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct, 2, 1914,
NORVffiGIiil>I WOMEN ♦S CLUB
The Norwegian V/omen of Chicago have organized a new club called the Nomvegian
V/omen*s Club. The purpose of the Club is to gather the Norwegian women of ^j
Chicago into one large club. Lectures will be given in both English and ^
Norwegian, and there will be discussions on prose and poetry. The Club will '^
give concerts, and after each concert the music will be discussed. The organiza- ^
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It is interesting to note that the women who organized this Club are the most ^ active women within the colony, ^ames omitted in translationjj/
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^!UNDS:b:N»S last LSCTimE/
Captain Ror^ld Ajv^ndsen delivered :iis last G'uca'^:o leoture Grmd-^v, at 2:00 P.l-., at t":ie G-rnnd Opera ?Ionse. This lecture v/as the lii'th in Gliica-'^o -".-nd t.ie only one ;_:iven in the i:or;;ej;ic:n laii^uaf-e in the U.S. A. The totp.l attendance at his 0 dc--r^o lectures v/rts nearlv 10,000. I^ Nev; York, 5,500 turned out for the tv;o lectur,s -:iven there. Th.e largest attend •^nce at Oa;^tain Aj-ur-dsen's lectures v/as at Toledo, Ohio, vrliere the Ooliseijc;i v/as filled to its* cap^^city - 10,000.
It v/as Gaot-^in ii:,nndse7.' s desire to h-5liv':r thio -:)articular lecture in a hall located on the N rt:iv;e3t S'.de, but neither V/icker Park Hnll vor the Loc.an 3:uiare Audi\>jriu]i v;as jo^sidered lar-^e enou-'h. Loc^tin:^ the ITor-vTe'-rain lecture '' "-^'.'Tnto-.m "roved un.rise :iov/ever, as repeated • tteiipts to drav/ our people -co t'-e dovr:tovm district :iave never n'*oved success- ful. Plo'vever, an average of ab ^ut :1000 for five lectures sceaks v;ell for 0 ica-'o.
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A new and quite novel combination of entertainment was sponsored by ^Nordmaendenes Sangf opening" (Norse Male Chorus) when they arranged a combined concert and lecture recently. The program included singing by the chorus, piano solos by Lliss Helena Kellere, violin solos by Ole Theobaldi, and a lecture by Dr. Cook, the polar explorer. Theobaldi the eccentric violin virtuoso, was of course, to be the treat of the evening although much credit for the applause awarded his per- formance was due to the exceptionally artistic accompaniment by Miss Kellere. The audience seemed far more pleased with that young lady's work than with that of the pompous Theobaldi. Miss Kellere *s rendition of Scribines Nocturne (for left hand alone) won the heartiest applause of the entire evening.
Mr. Theobaldi advertises himself as the "V.'orlds greatest descriptive
violin virtuoso," although his descriptive effect was apparent only in
Griegs "Aase's Death." Mr. Theobaldi's character differs in many v/ays from ^
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Anong Orthodox musicians, he v/ould be a subject of debate as is the famous **LIyllar Gutten*' (The Lliller Boy) whose fame was gained by his playing of the Norwegian Folk Dances, '^Springar'' and the '^Hailing** (a dance originating in Hallingdahl, Norway) •
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p. 8. The lecture by Jditor Jucl.erts, on ". ep;eneratiori and Alcoholism" -^^'^^ ^ capacity audience at I. 0. ". T. Hall. The able editor is cr.ino ^ai anle s>:^eaker, and held his listeners spell bound throughout the cle?.r nnd. concise lecture: raany adjud:^nd him even better than the vvell-kno^vn Peder Svendsen^ who has been for years the favorite an'i .most foreceful speeaker or I.0.;1.T. ^ v/e will not attempt a report on trie lecture as Duckerts is a man tnc.t should be lieard personally, not nuoted.
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p#8»«.. ..••••• irof. Chester N. Gould of t he University of ChicagOf delivered a
lecture on jVednesday from a unique platform. The Viking Ship that was sailed from Norway to Chicago for the Y/orld's 7air in 1893 has occupied a prominent spot in Lincoln Park since it was presented to Chicago and this ship was the rostrum from i^ich Pro. Gould spoke, his subject being '^The Vinland Expeditions of the Vikings*"
A more fitting rostrum could not have been selected than this outstanding memorial to the intrepid discoverers of our country. The lecture was very good, and details of the facts surrounding the activities of Leif Eriksen and his followers were interesting and highly educational.
Prof. Gould comnien-ied the "Norske Klub** for their interest in the "Viking Ship** and their efforts to have it properly cared for. This unique memorial should be given the best of -3 are.
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NOF»Va:GIAN Ti2ffERAl^:CE ASSOCIATION
The Norwegian lemperance Association met at St* Paulas Lutheran Church last ^ Tuesday. Mr. Feder Svendsen, former member of the Norwegian Storting, spoke, ^ The church was crowded. -^
Mr, Svendsen discussed present-day conditions in Norway, and the tasks that ^ must be undeita<en in the near future. The lecture was one of the most masterly g given by Mr. Svendsen here in Chicago.
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Skandinaven (Daily Sdition), Mar. 21, 1909.
HISTORICAL LECTURE
On Tuesda:^ evening, March 23, a lecture on historical progress v/ill be given at the Karl Marx Club, in Jacobsen^s Ilall. The Scandinavian Socialist Singing Society will sing. Admission is free.
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IBSEN l'ccti;:m:
Arne l.ildahl Lectures ab.^ut the Great L'ast^r unci His ].*any /.'orks
Last Tuesday eveninr in .'Jabansia Hall, Hr. Arne Kildahl, of .;asl.inp,ton, D. C, lectured on H'enrik Ibsen. The lecture -.vas c'iven unaer the auspices of the Norae<:ian Club. I.'.r. Kildahl began by briri-in:^. a z^eetin^' froi.i the Norv/e'-ian Society in .JashinG-ton. He r.entioned the -resident of that Society, ¥x. R. N. oartz, vjell kno'-vn in Chicago, and ii-^forr.ied the audience that all the ::or,ve ian nerribers oi* Conrress, includin- Senator Knute .elso,, were members of bhe Society.
The speaker expressed re:.:ret th-j.t his lecture had oeen vjritten in Em:lish. If he had had the time, he said, he would have rewritten it in xlorwegian. This was imijossible, hov;ever, and he ap ^-ealed zo the audience to be not too critical of his En'dish pronunciation.
It is evident tliat no thorou.'.:h discussion of the cre^t author* s works could
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be presented in a brief evening's lecture. The lecturer spoke of Ibsen's childhood and y:)uth; he referred to the nearer circumstances under which the playwright lived; he also mentioned the nany other obstacles that Ibsen had to contend with, not the least of tiiese beinr^ the faco that his works were misunderstood and misjudged.
!v!r. Kildahl continued v^ith a brief discussion of Ibsen's rost important works, classifyinp; theni in the usual way. He also told some interesting anecdotes about the taciturn dramatist, and tv7o of these were such as had not been told before.
The audience regretted that only little v/as told about the life of Henrik Ibsen in Norway after his return from his lonp; self-imposed exile. The banquet p;iven in Lis honor on his eightieth birthday v/as not m.entioned. An account of this banquet v/ould liave been of special interest to the ladies who were present since all of Ibsen's lady- types v;ere re^^resented at the bannuet.
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WITH BLEoSUIvI TO KORn'AY
The Ilinnehaha Tenperance Club offered an exceptionally attractive entertain- ment last Sunday, The Club succeeded in getting Llr. Ben Blessuii to deliver an illustrated lecture on Norway, Llr. Blessum^s previous series of lectures on Norv/ay has v/on unaniir.ous praise aTiOng the Non^egians in Chicago, and the people were not disappointed last Sunday either* The attendance was not as large as had been expected, but the lecturer held the audience spellbound fruTi beginning to end,
Ivir, Elessurri*s pictures, with motif from the southern part of Norv/ay, cover a territory which so far has been partly disregarded. The mountainous inland section of Norv;ay became easily accessible only after the railroad from Christiania to Bergen had been completed, V/ith this new and modern railroad Mr, Blessum led the audience from the eastern part of the country to the west coast, and the stereopticon presented the pictures in a very realistic manner.
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PROHIBITIONISTS SPONSOR IfflSTING
A meeting sponsored by the ^drys'» was held in the Crystal Theater Building ^ last night* Two excellent speakers were heard. v;aldeiaar Ager, editor, r- spoke on "The Norwegian Pioneers in America," and Jens G. hi. Hansen /pane/, -^
head librarian at the University of Chicago, spoke on "International Literature". % The program included national dances, choruses, solo singing, a string orchestra, etc. '^"
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The second lecture in tiie Ulc^brand :erieG v;-£- ^ivej: ] :.r:t ni^'nt in Ulabrand Hall. It '.;as u jreat success, .."bout 4C0 peop?.e "lad :::et to oear I^ev. 2eTC'^seT. lecture on loser's "Brand," ^ria t'-}j fol?.ov;ed t^e lecture uith intense interest.
Rev. 3er.:esen is a student of Ibsen literature, and cle- rly shov;ed in his lecture t\;at be has a been insi ht i-it- this uijbty drar::a by Ibsen. .. second lecture on tbe sarie subject by the sane lecturer uill be riven in about onxO /lonth.
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The question of divurce or no divurce ehgagad the interest of the members of Sleipner at their club meeting last evening. The chief debaters were Lurs A. Bergan, affirmative, and 3d. Hansen, negative* Several others expressed their opinion, but oniy the two speakers mentioned had really
studied the question. The judgment ^as, that on the b^sis of arguments and facts presented divorce had been justified*
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The first of the free popular lectures arrar.ged for by the youn,^ peoples society Ulabrand </ill be -:iven by Dr. A. Klovstad in the rooms of the society in .Vaoansia Hall on next Thursday evenin-^;; at 3 o'clock.
Dr. Klovstad is a noted lecturer and it is certain that his lecture will oe worth while.
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Scandia, July 1, 1905.
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
A number of open forums have been arranged at the University of Chicago by
the Scandinavian Club of the University. Three forums /will be devoted to7
Swedish lyrics; Clement Shaw and Adolf Kult v.ill be the speakers /at two of p
these; the third speaker has not been announced7. /At another forum/ Pro- ^
fessor H# Larson will speak on '^Glimpses of Sc^mdinavian Art." dxs. Gudrun g
Thorn-Thompson v/ill be heard on "Norse Myths and Fairy Tales." ^^^
Other speakers, to whom no subject has been assigned, will be D. E. Wahlberg, S=J Professor Arnoldson, and Dr. T. Foss.
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The ..lusic director of the University of Chicago guve an address last .Wednesday ^
on Griag's co;n.positions. The l2ctura v;as G];on3ored hy .:ie Scandinavian Club <^
of thj University, l/irs. Benson sang a noi.iber of Danish foil: songs.
SkandlnaTen. Mar, 16, 1904
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The sr^eaher ^Tesenteu facts about tie reir.arhable culture of the Aztecs, who were livinr- in :*exico before Oolur.bus discovered Anerica. The ruins remain- inr^ after t'lern have caused rreat v:ondernent and interest amonr scientists. Cne of the last enperors of this neonle believed in and wors^ii-i^-ed an unhnovm rod who had created tue heavens and the earf.;, and erecced an altar for him. This sar.e e^TiT^eror also built the first hospital in .America.
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PnOFITAPLC ORaAITIZATICNS
In a recent issue of your paper I saw an article regarding a debating club and the difficulties through which it passed, though it survived and pros- pered. It matters not from vjhat motive such objections arise; they show that such people are against progress in the nineteenth century. There are people who hang their heads in reli/?ious pretense, thinking that a debating society is a hindrance to religion. Not at all. Anybody with common sense can possess intelligence and religion at the same time. V/hat is the use of being so radical? Vlhat is the use, I say. Is it not better to use all the honest and reasonable means you can (you vho have the ability and, perhaps, the experience) to help enlighten people in these lonely country-places, where advantages are so slim and scarce? \Vhere the people have religious services in the little schoolhouse only once a month, perhaps, is a debating society not an excellent thing in such localities? Is there anything better if they be conducted right? And in places where there is dancing, and the young people
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III 3 Skandlnaven (Daily dldition), Nov. 10, 1898.
spend their precious winter time at these valueless amusements, what would be better than a debating society or a literary club?
I know of a locality where there are scores of young people of all a^es, all bright and ambitious, who have reveled in country dances, etc., to their hearts* content. I organized a debating club which had a literary program as cne of its features. We met every Saturday night (that being the only convenient time). The first meeting was not large, but the next one was; the club grew until the schoolhouse became too small for us. Other amusements of every de- scription became a thing of the past, and debate night was the theme and an- ticipation of the week. And all, even those who had never picked up a paper or a book to read, and who were looked upon as extremely uhintelligent, be- gan to study in order to attain some kind of standing in a debating society^
After about two years this society was the boast of the town; ev3ry schoolboy
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III E Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , Nov. 10, 1898.
was aspiring for a place on the program, or as an officer of the society. Everyone wanted to debate, and they did, and profited by it. Those whom the people had called ignoramuses began to speak about books, politics, and even science and art, taking a part in the entire program of the society, and soon they were so developed that we could not get along without them. They became our star speakers, and they did not need much urging on account of their natural brightness.
How proud I am when I think of our little organization! VJhat a noble effort it is to help enlighten and develop the youth, whether it be politically, spiritually or educationally. I have spent some years of my life doing so, and am most deeply interested in such work. I shall do more in the future along this line.
'»Vhat do you think of this, worthy readers of Skandinaven? Let us hear from you, and soon, through the columns of this grand old paper, which is read by
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III E Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) , Nov. 10, 1898.
so many who seem to devour its every word. People who object to an organi- zation of this kind are not in it, in this age of kodaks and snapshots^ '^Keep abreast of the times," my friends; you need not abandon your religion by so doing.
II. COOTRIBUTIOIB AND ACTIVITDSS B. Avocational and Intellectual 3. Athletica and Sports
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The Norwegian Football Club Fram II, maintained its leadership within Division 4, by beating Victoria after a hard and interesting battle, the score bein^ 3-2 • Tho Fram boys played well all through the game against one of their most formidable competitors for mastery and leadership.
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Seandla. Sept. 16, 1930.
SPORTS
Our people are now going in for boxing in a big way. They have rented the Chicago Stadium for a week, and they have challen/;ed the Germans, the Swedes, and the Danes •
Our national sport is skiing, but boxing is foreign to us# Why not follow the one sport that all Norsemen understand—skiing?
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Skaiidinaven (Laily Edition), Aug. 10, 1919.
SLZIl'iiJH /ATiiLSTIC 30CI_;k7
Tlie Sleipner ^xtliletic ooci3ty Iiac yazt celooratcd its tv;enty-fiftli anniversary, r^^ It was a double fosi^ival, so to speak, becauae the oociety at tlio saiae tine ^ v;elcoi:ied hoiao the dou{];!i boys and JacI: Tars, v/lio had just returned, r^
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MAaKEN
Last Fi'iday a xiev. society was rori.ied by the ::orv;e^;ians living on the ITorth Side, The name or it i^ "luaaken^' (The Sea Gull). This nov. club has the honor of being the first of its r:inc; to be or(-:anized in Ghica.o by i:or- v;ee;ians. It is a hunting and fishin.^: club.
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Skandinaverii Dec. 6, 1917.
THi^ 3I-.iCNTHLY CiiRD CIRGLS
The Bi-.ionthly Card Circle will meet tonight at Chicago I-orwepiian Club. irs. nstrid iygdal will preside, /xrrangement vail be made for prizes.
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^^pKATING IIAT(JE PLANI^ra^
The well-known Norwegian skating king, Oscar l^tfctthisen, is to have a match with Bob UcLean, here in Chicago. During the summer Mr. Mathisen has been employed in Alfred Johnson's Skate Factory, but has noiw r.one in training for the match.
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Skandinaven, Nov. 12, 1917 • ^^_ ;U •
FOOTBALL CLUB HONORS PLAYER
Among the Norwegian football players in Chicago, there is probably no one better known by the Norwegian public than Blaaman (Blue man). But it is quite certain that many of his admirers do not yet know that his real naiae is Trygve Schou.
Saturday evening, the football club Fram gave a social at Central Park Hall in honor of the popular player and his wife. Mr. Schou was taken completely by surprise when inforr^ed that the social was in his honor.
At the dinner table many speakers expressed their admiration for the honor guests, and a gift was presented to Mr. Schou and a bouquet of flowers to his wife. Mr. Schou thanked the members warmly for the honor shown him and his wife and for the excellent cooperation of the players during the past year.
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Skandinaven, Nov. 12, 1917. After the dinner, the band played and dancing concluded the pleasant evening.
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Skandinaven, Oct. 18, 1917.
THE SKI CLUB *' I JORGE"
General leetings and iClection of Officers.
According to the report presented by the board, this year has been very promising* The interest for the ski sport is increasing©
At present the interest is concentrated about the national ski meet, which, next year, is to be held under the auspices of the Norge Club in the ski slide of the club at Gary, 111. The time for the meet has been set at January 27 and 28*
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l^CLLA 3JURSTEDT IN CHICAGO
The world famous Norwegian Tennis player, Wiss Molla Bjurstedt, arrived in Chicago yesterday to participate in a great Lawn Tennis ^^atch on the great track at Edgf^water Beacrh.
The Match is being played for the benefit of the Ked Cross Ambulance fund.
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Jkandinaven, Sept. 17, 1917.
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The Norwegian Sports Club Fram met two football teams yesterday. Fram's Team II beat the Danes 14-0, but Team I of Fram lost 2-1 against the ColumbiansCScotch.)
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/BICYCL2 Tovmm^i^
At the bicycle tcurnanient conducted yef^terduy, by the Frarklin Skatin -; and Cyclin Club, ^d. I.el;-:'on, of the i\or-7e ;ian Sports Club, -von the second rri^Le* Vore than ei.^hty oicycle rioers corpeted, and more than ten thou3^:id people .vere pre^^ent. The race //as run over a t.venty mile course, 'jiind V.r • r,elson'?^ tinie //c^s 45 rr.inutes, ^nd 3/5 second, o 1/5 second longer t .an the jinr. er's time.
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Skandinaven> Sept* 10, 1917.
FOOTBALL
Team ;r2 of the Norwegian Football Club FRAM met with resistance in its encounter with the Chicago Hungfirians 7/2 at the track of the Norwegians. The play was lively and interesting at all times. During most of the play the Norwegians held the upper hand. The final result was 4-0 in favor of the Norwegians.
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Skar/' inaverit Aug. 20, IQl'^,
ThK FCCT....LL CLUB 73u^:A :VC!'. •
YeGterday v/e.s a vei^itable Fram da.y. Both the teams of the club v/ere ?n the fir*^, and both came out victorious.
The opposing teams v;ere Sparta, which v/as beaten six two one, and Clympia defeated four to nothing.
The Fram teais made excellent record. The boys appear to fall splendidly in line. It is necessary, however, that the boys stop scolding each other during the play, -avoid the bad impressioni
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Skendinaven, July 5, 191V.
NC.l'.,i;aiAMS IN SFO:lTS
During; the sports tournaments yesterday in iosciuszko Park, the :^orve^ians won the first prize in the 830 yard race --no. second prize in the 440 yard race, a Norv/egian also v/on second prize in dister.ee jvimping.
In lelrose lark the first prize in a bicycle rece of fifteen ^iles yent to a Norwegian, /ilso ?n ro /inn; did the r;roup of MonTef^iar.s lore than held their OY/n. The rowinc^ took place at Lincoln Park, The vp.rious ccrnpetitioriS in sports "fere internaticnal in scope; and multitudes of people were present*
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Skandiraven, July 4, 1917. SPORTS OUTING
A ^reat sports outing will be held at Kosciuszko Park* All -leinbers of the three Scandinavian sport clubs, the Daniph /imerican a. A., Swedish /imerican A. A., the l!onve^;ian Turner association, are invited. Unision is also offered to athl*=^tes livinp^ ^/^ithin the Park District • The outing is under the leadership of the athletic instructor for the park.
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II B 1 c (3) Skandinaven. July 4, 1917.
£3ia CLUB PICI-IICT'
The Ski-Club "Norgd^will hold its annual picnic for mraibers and friends at the cottage of the club, in the Ski Hall, Gary, Illinois. As usual there will be a varied program.
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p.? ''xhe llo^vec-ian Vennis-pleyer , Miss ..olla )jurstedt, who holds the
American charnpiorship; v/on J'o.iens Single letropolitar*. Cha^npionship at .'est Side Club's Courts Friday. Insteed of the usual championship title and price iiss •jurstedt ^r/ill receive a certificate, issued by United States I^vm Tennis ^-association, as all tlie ^unds of this orv^a^ization have been donated to the :^-ed Cross.
.'iiss ";jurstedt «Jefeated 'r. "• B. ^-it chins 6-3,-6-1, and v/as superior to her opponents c.t a31 tiies, winnr- p; twenty-three sets to Irs. Hitsen's fourteen. Play for the Double Chainpionship will start Sunday.
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The Norge (lIor\7ay) Ski Club gave a dinner and card party on Saturday, May 10, in honor of Racnar Cmtvedt, v;hose 169-it. j\r:ip at Gary, last winter, set a nev: world's record for ski jui.ipers,
liir. Cmtvedt has been one of ICor^e's most active members for man^'' seasons and has been every year one of its outstanding performers; in fact, the accomplish- ments Ox this young Norseman have cone more to put i:orge en the Jimerican v/inter sports map than those of all the othor members combined.
The one hundred or more men present vv-ere nearly all active ski addicts and many of them spck of pleasant memories of ski races and juiaping tournaments in Nor.'/ay. Mr* Hoakon Lehns officiated as toastmaster, and Ix. Charles Johansen (to the ski boys, "the ski editor") deliv red the speech in honor of llr. Cmtvedt. Other speakers included Ivar Johnson of the Torge Ski Club; Ilr* 'Jessel, of Skandinaven; Ilr* lingdohl, of The Press; Mr# Dyhrendahl; "x. La ipe;
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and ^Ir. Terje .Tonssn, v:ho s^^cke for the yoiin_-:er nenbern of I'or^e.
llr. Cintvedt v:as decorated by thi club president vrith the pold medal of the .club, for having v;on the cha:i^ionship and for his good sportsmanship.
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£mRlU3 AT SKI Vu^2^
The ski tournament last Siinday at Ilorge Hill, Gary, Illinois, provided a day of thrills and spills. The hill is so steep and fast and the take- off so high that it is a miracle that any of the jumpers could make perfect jumps. To shoot down the slide at a mile-a-minute vaoe and hurl oneself out into sp^ce, maintain one*s balance in landing and complete the run, requires nerves of ice and muscles of spring steel and rawhide. One wonders how legs and skis can withstand the strain of landing from way up among the clouds.
Professional and amateur alike took tumbles, and Ragnar Omtvedt, who recently set a nev/ world record in Iiichigan, had to be satisfied with second place at Gary; he made jumps of 163 and 165 feet, which netted him 303 1/3 points, compared to 319 by Sigurd Hansen of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The amateur caampion was Arne Sletner of Ghicago, with 289 points. ^^^-
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p«l« Th« National SUL Toumamentf held at the '^Norge'* Ski Club*8 hill at Cary^ Illinois t drew a crowd of 12,000 fans of the national sport of Norway # There would undoubtedly have been many more spectators had the affair been given proper publicity, especially had the publicity been started earlier* Neither the American nor the Norwegian papers were given any detailed infor«- mation regarding arrangements and program, cmd so were hampered in giving a willing publicity to the affair*
The weather was ideal, and the snow on the rebuilt slide in very good condition, and the contest in Jumping created many new or rejuvenated enthusiasts for this great sport* Three special trains on Saturday and seven on Sunday carried a good portion of the crowd to Gary, uhlle hundreds of autos and trucks also brought their share*
iiany of the contestants criticized the hill as being too steep and the take off too high* The take off was lowered and the Jumps became longer, much to the satisfaction of both contestants and spectators* Tumbles were frequent.
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proving the difficulty of the hill.
The American amateur championship went to C. Solberg, St. Paul Minnesota, irlth 257 1/3 points, T, Jensen, Chicago, second with 243 2/3 points and Ragnar Mnrtvedt, Norway, third with 243 points. T. Jensen was the •'Norge" Ski Club entry and has, for several years been one of the best skiers in the country*
Sunday contests brought out Lars Haugan, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, as champion of the professional class with Sigurd Hansen, Fergus Falls, Ulnnesota, second and Erling Landvljc, Stoughton, Wisconsin, third. There are twelve entries in this class. The longest perfect jump, (i.e.without falling) was made by Sigurd Hansen and measured 119 feet. Anders Haugen Jumped 121 feet but was dis- qualified, falling after landing* Carl Solberg made the longest jump, 121 feet, in the amateur class.
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/^ARY SKI ISSET/'
^xten^dve "^rep'-p^tlonr. -ire boiii;: ::'.cle to . ^i^ze tje '^aticnal .: \:i Tourne.ient, to be 'iPla at Car3^ Illinois, t^-^ 're-teot -vent o.^' it;^ "lind ever -leld in .•j^erica. oericitor Tohn '.c^^e is puttin.;_; foi'th ev^>ry effort ^o ine:Ure success, and a-on-:' other ■."•re-tournnjient (^vents, to r^-ice the necessarv f-rnds, he has headed the coaiittee thai has arran e^; a hi" v.reotlin"- shov: to be held toiriorrov, (i:u7idav) r:fternoon at icicer .hir-c ?Iall. xhe proceeds of the ;,iatch ^*o to the h'or-^e -hi Club.
'senator Vaa.':e reportd thpt thror.-h Cicv. Tjerieeny he has secured the hecond Her^i^-'^nt .^rraory ae -^'->---f--- • --^r.-- -'-iritir.^^ contest ntr nt t':e tourn^::':ent , which is to be held on Saturday and Tunday, Tan, 27, i-nd pr,
!»e'joti-:tionG vith the North^.'-^stprn Pcailroaf"^. f*or specirl train-^ are under V;ay, and ^ cc rv-.ny fro.' the .[iecond In:V:ntry li^s ge^i^n a^. slrned to duty ^^s ,£;uards, and to keep order durin^- th^e touraariont. Col. John J. Garrity has received orders for this . ervice frori Bri;;. Oen. i^. h. hichsnn, htate ^.d jutant •
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p«8...The spirit of ''never give up'' in the Norse make-up is oeing demonstrated by a little ^roup of men of our Chicago Norwegian Colony. During a severe storm, this summer, the slide on the **Norge Ski Klub" hill at Cary, 111., blew down, and was completely //recked. Tlie ski boys aro busy clearing away the wreckage preparatory to building a big^ier and better slide for the cominr, activities, including the great "International Ski Tournament **wit : the world's best jumpers competing. Tnis meet will draw a record crowd to the ''Norge** hill, as the champions of Norway, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, etc. in competition will provide thrills that will make skiing one of iimerica*s most popular winter sports.
Subscription lists for funds to finance the rebuilding of the slide will be out on Tuesday, and we urge all friends of "Norge** and skiing to cheerfully do their part.
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P. 5. - "Ski Klubben Norge" (The Ski Club Norge) enjoyed a festive occasion at Jacobsen^s Hall last Sunday evening when prizes for the ski toumement were awarded. Hearty ro\mds of applause greeted each winner as he came for- ward to receive his prize.
Anton P. Jaeger was awarded first prize plus an additional prize for perfect form, although Mr. Schanke made longer j^lmps but lost out on form. Mr. Jae- ger was a free-lance entrant in the tournament but became a member of "Norge" at this meeting. Frank Olsen of the boy's class, and G. Gunderson, of the men's class, were awarded first prizes in their respective classes.
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Around the punch bowl the boys demonstrated that in addition to being pro- ficient on skis, they were able speakers as well. All lauded the clean-cut sportsmanship of the contestants in the tournament and Mr. Anderson spoke enthusiastically of the growing popularity of skiing as an AmericaJi winter sport and proposed a "Skaal" for Norge 's future and the international ski tournament to be held at the Gary Hill in 1912.
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Edward Johnson pointed out the rapid growth of ski activities throiighout the U. S. A. and Canada. In fact when one considers the recent date of its in- troduction, skiing as a winter sport compares favore^bly with basehall as a summer sport. He also complimented "Norge" because its members had won most of the prizes in spite of the fact that the Chicago boys were at a disadvan- tage, owing to their lack of training facilities as compared to clubs else- where. Many of those are surrounded by hills where training can start with the first fair snow-fall.
Terje Jensen who mad.e the longest standing jump was awarded a special prize donated by Horsrud and Williamsen, two of "Norge's" members. Mr. Jensen had contemplated retiring at this time but with the international coming to Chi- cago next year he has postponed his retirement for smother year. Mr. Jensen spoke feelingly of the sport as becoming one of the strongest links in the chain of good relationship between Norway and the U. S. A. and paid a spec- ial compliment to "Nor" Ski Club which had reported with ten members coming here by private coach.
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p. 7 Ironwood, i^lichigan - Anders Haugen (Norseman) is now the world's
champion ski jumper as a result of his delivering a jump of 152 feet at the tourna- ment on Sunday February 19. Not only did this win the championship, but it established a new world record, a brother, Lars Haugen won second place with jumps of 129 and 131 feet and also one jump of 144 feet. The Irishman Barney Riley in a trial jump made 154 feet but fell when landing.
in addition to the regular first prize Mr. Haugen won two additional prizes, break- ing the American record of 138 feet, $50.00 and the world's record, $25.00. His total winnings for the day amounted to $175.00, a neat days result.
Between seven and eight thousand spectators gathered at the hill, and so great was the enthusiasm that every hall in town had a celebration in the evening, the entire city having been decorated in honor of the occasion. Banquets honoring the champion and his fellow skiers were served in several halls, and Haugen and skiing
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were toasted loudly and long. Yes the old Norwegian sport is ccKaing to the front in America. Hurrah for the sport of skiing • nay it erer prosper and please in Norway and whererer her sons set forth! We enthusiastically look forward to the World tournament in Gary «• 1912.
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p«6* **Norge** Ski Club held its annual tournafflant on its hill at Caryt Illinois on Sunday 9 drawing a good orowdf and scoring a real success in spite of the poor condition of the snov« Anton Jaeger won the championship scoring 77 and 78 feet in two Jumps* The distance cleared by Andrew Schancke was 78 and 79 feetf Edward Anderson 76 and 79 feet and Terje Jensen 81 and 82 feet* Although these three cleared greater distances in their JiuqpSf the better form of Ur« Jaeger enabled him to score a greater number of combined points than his competitors f and he was awarded first place without protest*
The tournament was strictly an amateur affair as far as competition was concerned 9 but the exhibition Jumps by Aksel Hendriksen was a welcome addition to the regular program* His aerial somersault drew the greatest applause ever accorded a performer on Norge Hill* Starting at the very top of the steep slide he reached the take-off at express speed turning a complete somersault in thin air and landing safely on his feet continued in perfect form throu^ the final turn at the end of the runway*
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In the boys^classes Frank Olsen, Clarence Hohnboc and Hjalmar Sorem were the victors, while in the older men^s group G. Gundersen, Louis Olsen, H. Fogerheim and H« Brederup.
The "Norge** Hill consists of a 75 foot tower erected on top of the natural hill increasing the length of the slide to such an extent that it is second to no other hill in the country* The combined excellence of Norge's Hill and club house (where refreshments were served) is bringing the annual National Ski Tournament to the "^Norge" Hill in 1912. The entire meet will be held under the auspices of the Norge Ski Club of Chicago.
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p. 8 The great and growing Norwegian-American sport (skiing)
is now in full swing, though not in Chicago. Today and tomorrow all eyes will be turned toward Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where the annual competition of the National Skii Association is being held. Chicago, however, is well represented. "Norge" Ski Club sent a delegation of its best jumpers, who will undoubtedly give a good account of themselves and "Nor*' Ski Club is represented by sixteen who left last night traveling in a private coach via the C** N.W.Rr. The meet will draw a crowd of between twenty or thirty thousand.
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p.8.#.. Great plans are being iiade for the Annual Ice Skating Tournament sponsored by the "Sleiprer" Athletic Club. The meet will take place on lihe Humboldt Park lagoon with the first race scneduled to start promptly at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, Jan. 2, 1911. Senior class prizes will be medals in gold, silver and bronze and valuable prizes have also been secured to award winners in all other classes. Entries Tiust be in tns hands of the committee not later than noon on Dec. 27th.
A veteran member, John Thoresen, on Thursday was presented with a memorial for faithful service.
His early departure to another climate because of ill health, occasioned this demonstration.
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p.4,col,l The Norge Ski Club celebrated its fifth anniversary with a banquet on Saturday, Nov, 12th, at the Danish I^rotherhoo^ Hall. i^'ood and service were of the best and a real spirit of good fello\.vship reigned throughout the evening.
Scandia takes this opportunity of putting in a good word for tnis group of outstanding Norwegian-Americans. They are a clean cut, likeable group of young men who have been drawn together by their interest in the national sport of Norway. To them skiing is not only a tradition from the land of tneir own or their parent's birth. It is a vigorous and healthy exercise that lends itself to spirited conpetition and health building recreation alike, ii/e predict that the good beginning made by this group will awaken the interest of Norwegian- Americans, throughout the country, to the many advantages of this ancient sport, ./e urge Chicago's Norwegians to rally to the support of the Norge Ski Club to preserve the traditions and reap the benefits of an activity that will in time become one of America's leading winter sports.
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3kandinaven (Daily Edition), July 25, 1909.
NOR/ZEGIAN
3LSIPNSR ATHLSTIC GOCIICTY/HLiNS PICMIC/
The Sleipner Athletic Society will hold a big picnic at Brands Park on Saturday, August ?• As usual the Society v;ill present a fine program, in- cluding good music. There will also be dancing. The tug-of-war betv/een the Sleipner tug-of-v/ar team (junior) and that of the Ulabrand Society is a^vvakening great interest. The Ulabrand team is untried, but the members are confident.
On the fourteenth of August, the Sleipner Society will hold its anniversary banquet at VJicker Park Hall.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 15, 1909.
THE NOIMUiGIAN TURNER SOCIffiY Great Athletic Meet in Logan Square Baseball Park
The coimittee on arrangeraents for the great athletic contest to be held in Logan Square Baseball Park, Sunday, September 19, held its first meeting last night at the Norwegian Eraployiiient Office, for the purpose of organization. f Einar Bergendahl, a veteran turner, was elected chairman of the committee; sL Lars J. Siljan was elected secretary, and Mr. C. A. Liabro was elected 3 treasxxrer.
A committee of three men. ...was selected to arrange with the I. G. U. /international Gjrranastic Union^ for authority to hold the meet. As soon as this authority has been obtained the official invitations will be issued, and programs for the meet will be sent to the various societies under tne I. G. U.
The following program, ^ich is subject to change, has been adopted by the committee:
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The official order in which the various events will be held will be announced later • For each event three medals will be awarded, one of gold, one of silver, and one of bronze^ The winner of the relay will receive a cup, and g the two societies represented by the best athletes will each receive a bemner. J>! There will probably be other prizes for individual excellence.
The committee decided to meet every V/ednesday evening at the Norwegian Employ- ment Office, so that inquiries as to other features of the meet may be addressed in care of that office.
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Skandinaven (Daily Mitionj , Feb, 21, 1909,
SLEEPNSR HOLDS GREAT SEIARPSHOOTING MATCH
The great sharpshooting matcti held by the oleipner Athletic Club has been going on for about a week. The contest is being held at the Club's new rifle range, 696 West North Avenue. The match will be concluded tonight.
Sharpshooters of all nationalities have gathered in large numbers, and the interest in sharpshooting seems to be increasing. The shooting match has cost Sleipner much labor, but it has been a complete success.
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SkandlnaTen (Daily Edition), Jan. 8, 1909.
TlIE NOKVEGIAll TUH^ilR ^OCIETT . ;■:
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The Norwegian Turner Society held its first business meeting of the year in the Park Casino last night. A committee V7as appointed to prepare a completely new plan of work in order to discover the actual state of athletics within the various classes. The membership list will be revised, too.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan* 4, 1909.
THE NORYffiGIAN TUIttOR SOCIHTy CELEBaiTES ^Vhat Japan Can Teach Us
The llorwegian Turner Society held a pleasant social on Sunday evening in the Society's gymnasium at the Park Casino* The large hall had been given a fes- tive air by the decorations executed by Sverre Dietrich and Chester Thorson* Noiwegian and .'Imerican flags and colors net the eye wherever one turned and on the long northern wall appeared the letters D. lU T* in red, blue, and white*
At 10:30 P. lU the inarch to table began, Kr* and Mrs* S, Iluseby heading the procession* Mr. G. Martin functioned as toastmaster and.***perfomed his task well* The food was excellent; Mr* Lippmann, the host of the Park Casino did himself proud in the meal he served*
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The first speaker of the evening was the president of the ITonvegian National Association, Mr. Birger Osland, who in appropriate ;vords spoke in honor of
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Skandlnaven (Dailj^ Edition), Jan. 4, 1909. Norway. The speech was vigorously applauded.
Attorney Olaf Ray called attention to the importance of the turner movement in a speech entitled "We Norv/egians". He claimed that the turner movement is not belTifi shown sufficient interest in our country, and that Uonvegians of means do not contribute as much as they ought to the Ilorv/egian Turner Society in Chicago. V/e are ready, he said, to aid the children by building orphanages; we help the old people by building homes for the aged. All of this is very good, llr. Ray said, but it merely means that we co-operate in so far as the outer points of life are concerned; on the other hand, ive pajr but scant attention to the organizations which teach us to live.
To emphasize his assertion, the speaker referred to conditions in Japan.... The Dutch ambassador to Tokio v/as to be transferred to the United States and before moving he went to make his farei'/ell visit to the famous General IJogi. He found the General's vafe at home, and she told the J\mbassador that her hus- band v;as at work.... He was teaching gymnastics in the public school. The Ambassador later found the General busily instructing a class of boys under
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fourteen years of age in gjTiinastics.
If athletics were lent as great interest in ^toerica, Mr. Ray said, the results would soon be apparent.^ i\nerica v;ould have strong, healthy young people.
Mr. Ray's interesting speech was listened to with rapt attention and was rewarded v/ith strong applause.
Attorney John J, Sonsteby gave an appealing speech in honor of /jncrica; Mr. C. Holt spoke in honor of the Turner Society; Attornoy G. A. Ullingsen spoke with great enthusiasm in honor of the ladies with special reference to the ladies* turner class....
The social concluded with dancing. Mr. Lawson*s orchestra furnished the music.
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p. 7.. The llonvesian Turn Society V:as achieved such rem- rkable success in the fields of gyinmstics and athletics during the last year, that IIorY/egian s"oortsrnen I'ave v/on the resoect and admiration of all sport interested /j.ieri- cans to a higher degree th-'.n ever before.
Just -Fis the French, -jn^lish and other nation aities f e -red the Vikings in the olden days, so Chica,^o's various sport clubs are now afraid of the Ilon-zesian Turners in coinpetition* ,At the Turner meet last IJarch in Bartlet^s Gymnasium, where some 30o' of .4j:iorica*s ablest Turners particip- ted, Sigurd Dietrich took second prize. j]inar Bergendahl, v/ho had hurt his foot, v/as unable to take part in uhe gyrjnastic competition, but, urged by his friends, }:e did r.x3rform in the acrobatic exarcises sjid, in spite of his handicap, took third prize.
On Lay 17th, in Brand's Park, the club took ei^ht of the twelve prizes, and in addition its six-man team brou'-ht home first prize in the relay race (a silver cup, donated by the Norwegian national League), /uid th?.t is not all. Cn June 16th, the boys fought for the Ilorv/egian colors in Riverviev/ Park, and established a record that has never been equaled by any sport society.
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In the presence of 20,000 fans, mostly A. ericnns and Germans, v;ith a sprink- ling; of Tonvegiuns, the I;or';7egian T^irner Society took ei?-;ht out of the eleven prizes, one of them a two-foot silver cup, Tor the all-around best ciub» Durin;; the season the llorv/egian Turners also com^Deted v.-ithin the Chica^^o Turners* Baseball League, where they finished up as champions, winning 15 games and losing tv/o«
^t the end of the vear the societ^^ TD'^^rticinated in the Y. " • C, A, wrestling matches, in v/hich Conrad Christensen took second prize in the championship bouts. Tomorrow night, in ./icker Park li^-.H, those young Vikings, v;ho have won so iTi^ny honors for the n?vme '^IJorv/egian" v/ill give a demonstration of hov/ they io it, and evory red-blooded 'lorwegian ouglrt to be present.
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NCRV;2GIAN TURN3R ASSOCivTIGN
The Norwegian Turner and Athletic Issocetion has been organized, aid the following officers elected; Martin Arnesen, president} Pete Backer, vice- president j August Nelson, secretary j Adolph Sevensen, treasurer j Conrad Magnussen, spurts director.
The dissociation intends to hold an athletic meet in d)out one month. Plans for the coining year will be prepared shortly.
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The baseball teari of tlie ITorv;e,_:ian Tiirnl"orenin^* is keepin." a!:ead. Yesterday t'-\ey once nore defeated t/:0 tea:", of Chicane Tiirnerr:ei:ieinde, 4 to 0*
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The Ilorv/egian Turnforoning's Basebull Te-un is now leading the field. The team
has won tv/elve games and lost only tv/o« Second among the teams is Gliicago Turn<^emeinde*
Tomorro"v7 morninr at 10 o'clock these tv/o teams are to neet at ^he ball Dark on Chicago Ivonue near the v/ater v/orks, and there it will be decided which team is to v;in finally the first place.
Skandinaven, :.ug. r^5, 1907.
Peter BirLeiaoe is visitinc Ohicaco and his turner brothers h- re. The old Ilorv.ecian turners here in Chicaro, and the younL'/^r one.:;, too, Tor that liiatter, v;ill remember the nai.e Fetcr Birhenoo. "tete" belonced to the Turnforeninc (turner society) at the time — about six years ago— when the acrobats (of ivhom only Jinar Bercendalil reLiains) ;:ere all the vaze.
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The names Birhemoe, Rasch, '.\nd Johnson, or, rather De Losse and Rochette ^
Brothers, have alv/ays been associated with the most terrifying daredevil
stunts in the iIor\;egian Turner Ilall and all over the v;orld. Under the
name "Hochette Brothers," Rasch and Jolinson traveled all over the ^.vorld
v/ith their ovm circus, and Birkemoe (or De Losse) has just returned from
a tour of Europe v/here, together v/ith a Scotch friend, he v/on thunderous
applause •
Birkemoe visited the Skandinaven v/hen, after foui^ years absence, he caiae
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back to Ghicaco, and he had much to tell. lie has visited England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Sv;itzerland, and other places. He enjoyed his stay in iJngland most. For several weeks he acted in the great London Hippodrome, and even had to appear before Queen Alexandra. The Queen expres3ed her adr.iiration for the Nor./egian-.imerican acrobat *s abili- ty and audacity. The adnii^tion is mutual. Birkemoe cannot find words strong enough to express his admiration for this dau{;litor of the late King of Denmark.
Peter Birkeiiioe is only twenty- two ye^irs old, yet his name" was already knov/n, several years ago, far beyond Chicago, lie became a member of the Non/egian Turnforening when he was barely twelve years old, and before many months had passed, he was one of the greatest daredevils in the group, and that means a great deal. Ke will stay in Chicago for a couple of months to meet old friends from the Norwefuan Turnforening and from Slei^ner.
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At the baseball game betv/een the Norwegian Turnforening and
the Englewood Turners, yesterday, the Norwegians W0A« So far the
llorv/egians have won five games and lost tv7o»
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The banquet op tpe turners*
The Norwegian Turnforeninj;'s banquet on Saturday evening in honor of the seven prize winners of June 16 was very veil attended. The banquet was held in the Turners' Hall, 586 N* California Ave# President Martin Anderson functioned as toastmaster, and expressed the thanks of the club to the prize winners for the great victories won at Riverview Park«
Sports director, John Benson, presented to the club the silver bowl put up by the German Turnverein, and presented to the winners gold medals as follows;
Leif tTidness, Kicolay 3eck, George Michaelsen, Carl Granberg, Conrad Christensen, Sverre Dietrich, and G# Thorsen. The speaker emphasized that it wii<? not to be forgotten that the competitors from those other clubs were able athletics, even though they did lose this time. The
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silver bowl wag given into the president's care*
A telegram from the Ski Club Norge 4ras read. During the evening the varied program consisted of speeches, declamations, songs and piano numbers* A very pleasant evening*
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BOYS TO BE PRCUD OF J
The Norwegian Turn Forening (Athletic Club) won nearly every event at River- p view Park, receiving eight prizes out of ten. The great silver bowl of the ^ meet also went to the Norwegians. g
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The outc(»ie of the great athletic meet in Riverview Park may be told in a ^ few words. The Norwegian Turn Forening took practically everything, and what remained was distributed among the rest of the participants. All the leading athletic societies in Illinois cmd Wisconsin had sent representatives, so that the number of contestants was large, anA competition was keen.
The Norwegian Turn Forening sent the only Norwegian delegation, a group of six boys, and one man for competition in the free-for-all, seven contestants all told; and these seven men returned home with eight out of ten prizes and in addition the great silver bowl of the meet« The seven victors are Leif Widness, Nicolay Beck, George Michaelson, Carl Gronberg, Conrad Christensen, Sverre Dietrich, and G. Thorsen.
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TSie competition was very keen, however. In spite of the fact that two of 5
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equalled, the world record in hi^ Jumping, the Norwegians were merely slightly r;
more than one point in advance of their closest competitors, the Central hd
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Central Tumverein 202.15
Social Ttvmverein 170«00
Tumverein Bahnfrei, Milwaukee • 168»00
Chicago Tumverein 166.00
La Salle Tumverein • 165.00
Tumverein Eiche 156.00
Leif Widness was rated the best man at the meet, and the second best ?ras Nicolay Beck. William Alles, the German who had been so much bragged about, was snowed under, and the prize competitor from the University of Illinois, Mr, Morris,
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had to be content with one first prize, in pole vaulting. He jumped 11 feet; G. Ihorsen jumped 10.7 feet.
In high jumping both Beck and Widness equalled the world record, each jumping 5.9 feet. After casting lots Widness was declared the winner.
About 170 athletes competed in the meet, and the audience numbered nearly 200,000. After the meet the Norwegians gathered for a little jubilee in their hall on California Avenue. It is hardly necessary to add that the enthusiasm was great. Tiie prizes will be distributed at a banquet to be given at the Norwegian Turn Hall on Saturday, June 29.
The Norwegian athletes have also won two baseball matches within the last week.
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Skandinaven^ June 16, 1907. C. ATHLETIC OR SPORTS S0CKTI3S
1. Det llorske Skytterlag (Norwegian Rifle Club). Meetings for practice every Wednesday and Saturday evening, and Sunday afternoon and evening, Meeting place, 833 iieet Division St. President, 0. Jacobsen, 946 J* 42nd. avenue; Vice-President, -^# Johnson, 1234 N. 41st Court; Secretary, Theo. Eriksen, 1443 Ballou Court.
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2. Den Danske Skyde Forening (Danish Rifle Club). Meetings at Lagouts Hall, 690 V/. North Avenue, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month. President, Jacob Nielsen j Vice- President James Lundsberg; Secretary, Niels Anderson, 813 N. Mozart St»
3. The Athletic Society Viking meets in Rockwell Hall, 985 Rockwell St. President Aug. Nelson; Vice-President, Andrew Skanke; Secretary, 11. Petersen; Instruct or, August Ilelson*
4. Ski Klubben Norge (Ski Club Norge) holds its meetings at Jabansia Hall, corner California and ./abansia Avenues, on the first and third V/ednesday of every month. President, xidolph Swenson, 519 N. xivers /vvenue; Vice-President, T. Jensen, 233 V/.Huron Street} Secretary J. P. 2ngedahl, 12 Edgewood Ave.
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5, The Morv/egian Sports Club Sleipner, meets every first and third V/ednesday of the month at Sleipner Hall, 859 K. Fairfield ^ve. Gymnastics and athletic exercises every Tuesday and Friday evening from 8:00 to 10:00 P.i^. Boys' class from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. riifle practice every Sunday forenoon from 9:00 to 12:00 A..!. President P. Baker; Vice- President P. H. Pettersen; Secretary, O.C. Hagen, 902 Armitage Ave.
6. The Norwegian Turn Forening (Athletic Club) meets in the Norwegian Turner Hall, 580 to 586 N. California Ave. Dir-^ctors* meeting first Thursday of the month. The men's class, Tuesday and Friday evening at 8:00 o'clock. The ladies' class Monday and Friday, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. President Martin iirnesen, 922 N. Campbell avenue*
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THE NOKVEaiAJSS WON THE DAY The Expulsion in Connection with the Meet in
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The great Amateur Athletic Union had expelled about a score of the ablest ^ Norwegian athletes in Chicago because they had participated in the sports events arranged by the Norwegian National League in Brands Park on ^y 17 • The four largest Norwegian sports clubs in Chicago, the Norwegian Turnforening (Turner Society) , the Indretsforeningen Sleipner (Sleipner Athletic Club) , the Viking Athletic and Ski Club, and the Norge Athletic Club, had sent ^ representatives to compete for the prizes put up by the Norwegian National ^ League. The Norwegian athletic clubs considered the meet a closed one, ^ since only members of the National League could participate* The Amateur Athletic Union's registration committee, however, declared the meet an open one, free for all. In such an •♦open meet'', the Norv/egians could have participated under the rules, only if they had received permission from the Amateur Athletic Union* Such permission had not been obtained; hence the expulsion.
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To start with, it was somewhat difficult to understand the reason for this attitude on the part of the Union. At the series of conferences later conducted by representatives of the contending parties, the impres- sion gained strength that the intention of the Union was principally to put the fear of God into the Norwegian athletes; that in the opinion of the Union, the Norwegians had displayed signs of independence quite beyond the likings of the officials of the former. These officials, however, had miscalculated* The Norwegians did not behave according to schedule, Ear from making a plea for reacceptance into the Athletic Union, the Norwegians put up conditions for their re-entrance into the union, and in the end, the Union submitted.
The fact is that the Norwegians, together with the Gennans, represent the best forces within the sports world of Chicago and the Middle Y/est, And the German clubs on several occasions have shown a tendency to join hands
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vjith the Uorv/e^-^ians. So the ArnL-teur ^Lthletic Union had to bov/ to the inevitable and lil:e it J
Tlie "expelled" athletes are nov; qualified to participate in the big meet in Riverviev; Park next Sunday. Several of then vail probably take part.
Last ni^ht the athletic directors of the four clubs in question held a meeting to discuss v;ith other representatives of the clubs the organiza- tion of an interstate association for Norwegian athletes. It is rather more than TDrobable that such an association v.lll be forraed.
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Skandlnaven, June 2, 1907
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During tbe years of its existence, the Sleipner sports club has perfomad Taliiable service for Norwegians* It is due to Sleipner^s efforts that the Skating Si>ort is known across the country; and it is also largely due to Sleipner that the Norwegians are highly regarded as sportsmen on this side of the Atlantic. The club has never failed to represent the Bbrwegians in sports competitions, when prospects were fair for improving the standing of the Norwegians, provided the treasury had money for ezi>enses«
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Skandinaven> June 2, 1907 •
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G.4IC iCO ALDERI'.SN /IL.- PLiY BA8SB.1LL IN Vm IMTEI^'^T OF TFT' NCRV/EGIAN CIIPHANAGE ON IRVING ^ARK HL'^I).
On Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, "uhe Republican aldermen of Chicago will play a baseball gaire against the Democratic alderien of the city, the proceeds to go to the Norwegian Children's Home at Irving Park Ivd. The game will take place at the •/hite Sox ball park, 39th Gt. ani »/entworth Ave.
The umpire will be Lkyor F.A.Busse.
The line-up will be:
Pitcher: Catcher: 1* Base: 2. Base: 3. Base:
Republicans Bernhard »/• Snow Lewis J. Sitts Joseph Badenoch Henry J.Siewert Francis :/. Taylor
Democrats. Pitcher: James B. Bowler Catcher: Daniel Herlich l.Base: Joseph Kohout 2. Base: Rudolph Hurt 3. Base: Dennis J. Egan
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Left Field: Chas. 1.:. Foell Right Field: V/.J.Pringle I^^anager: Frank J. Bennett
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Left Field: John S.Derpa Center Field: J.;7.1^cNiell Right Field : Thomas y. Scully I^nager: Mchael Zircnier.
Amission is 50 cents, ixnd every cent goes to the children's home.
Of course, all the players are well-known. Several of tiiem are extremely well fed, and it v/ill be quite a sight to see taam to run for the bases i And then how is the ball to pass I^ayor Jusse - well, go to the park and see for yourselfl -
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Skandlnaven, May 26, 1907.
^ORTS WAR IS pmJ The Norwegian Si)orts Assocntlon at war wltlrthe Amateur Athletic Union.
The Norwegian Tumforening, the Sports Club Sleipner, the Ski Club Norge, and the Athletic Club Nye Viking have been expelled from the Amateur Athletic lAiion on account of their participation in the May 17th celebration at Brand • a Park.
Several of the beat all around athletes through this action have become ineligible for participation in Amatexir Athletic Union contests.
The Norwegians maintain that they have broken no rules of the Amateur Athletic Union. The contests in Brandos Park, they say, were simply a family affair, as it w^re; the participants in sports were there as individual members of the Norwegian National league, of which all the clubs mentioned are members.
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The Norwegian athletes have shown a tendency of late toward carrying off the laurels in the sports meets in irtiich they have participated, and this is, of course," not relished by the big down town clubs. It is not at all impossible that this is the real reason for the expulsion, and that the matter of Btey 17th cohtest is simply an excuse to get rid of some too capable rivals*
The action may prove xinfortunate for the Amateur Athletic Union. The Nor«regian clubs are considering the formation of a Norwegian inter-state athletic union in which the Amateur Athletic Union might find a formidable competitor for the attention and good will of the public.
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Skandinaven, May 26, 1907.
SLEIPNER^S JUNE 7TH FESTIVAL.
The seventh of June will be celeorated this year, ^is lust year, by the Norwegians of Chicago. The Sports Club Sleipner has arranged for a festival on a large scale at Brandos Park» A fine program is offered, and in addition to the features recorded on the posters, there will probably be a meet between the leading Norwegian Sports Clubs in Chicago*
To explain the holding of a festival on the date mentioned, the committee on arrangements has issued thousands of hand bills of the following contents; On June 6, 1905, the Norwegian cabinet informed King Oscar, in writing, that the members felt compelled to resign in order to remain faithful to the Norwegian people, and the Norwegian constitution, since the King himself had exceeded the power granted him by the constitution, through his last veto* The following day the Norwegian parliament decreed that the King had ceased to govern as Norwegian King*
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Skandlnaven, Apr. 13, 1907,
j^IS TDG OF WAR TITI^
The Worlds Tug of War Championship was gained by the Sleipner Club against the Vikings of Brooklyn, N. Y., in two pulls of three. First pull six inches, second pull 3 3/4 inches.
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Skandinaven> April 1, 1907.
^.EIPNER TDRNKEIS PERFOm^ The Sleipner Turners gave a complete show for the Norwegian politicians. M. Henricks and .i. Nielsen were present and both talked*
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Skandinaven% January 2, 1907.
/ski CLUB ANNIVERSARY
The Norwegian Ski Club celebrated its first anniversary in V/abansia Hall* It is a new club. One member from nearly all Chicago Norwegian clubs was present©
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Skandinaverit December 13, 1906 •
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The Norwegian Ice Skating Course in Artesian Base Ball Park at Western and Chicago Avenues, will be opened as soon as the weati^er permits rf The famour Norv/egian ice skater, S. Huseby, is the organizer, Mr. S, Huseby has received encouragement from the American Ice Skating Association which has promised a helping hand.
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Skandinaven^ December 9, 1906*
/^lATEXJR WRESTLERS^
New Norwegian amateur wrestlers are appearing every day* Today we have quite a few and very good ones at that* At the national wrestlers' meet held at the Y.^i.C.A., four Norv/egians were winners; three from Sleipner's and one from the llorwegian Turner union*
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Skandinaven< July 6, 1906.
^JRNERS BACK HOl^
The Norv/egian Turners are home again from South Chicago. Of the ten Turners present, nine were criven medals and two were given laurel wreaths. The Germans stated thet the Norwegians were great athletes*
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Record Herald, Feb. 23, 1905^ WPA (!LLj PRCJ ::u/i
NORvVEGIAN IN ILLINOIS MEET
A Norwegian entry was received yesterday for the Illinois Athletic Club*8 meet at the Coliseum next month*
Lief J* Widnaes of the Christiania Athletic Association is the entrant* Widnaes will represent the Illinois Athletic Club, and his specialty is the broad jump and middle distance running*
He is also a marathon-runner and the local club will enter him in the forty- kilometer race at the Missouri Athletic Club at St. Louis in May«
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Skandinaven, June 19, 1904.
^LDBS PLAN PICNICT'
The Nor^ve^ian outing club, Thor, will have a picnic at Brand's Park at Slston Ave. on Saturday, July 9th* The Athletic club, Sleipner, and the Uorwegian Glee Club will assist • Sd. Hansen is the president, Carl J. Becker, secretary, Peter Backer, cashier and John A. V/old the foreman of the arranr^ement committee •
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"The Cod-Heads Club" held a big meeting at A. Mathiesen»s Hotel. The memhers are all prominent Norwegians who love fish and a good game of cards.
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There id v-^oin,; t-j 1:-'. a oov/iin.r '.'Uitc^i betv-'eei. tv;o I'oi-v;e.:;:^inn clubs: "Norwej^iarx Turner Club" aiid ti.e "Iloi^ej^aan ^ovlixi^; Ciiu" i.i Hansen's alley at Xedzie and Cortla.:id vStreets.
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"The Picket" was the winner at the Derby Race last Saturday. The jockey, Albert B. Helgesen, who is 17 years old, is the son of Hariy Helgesen, who lives in Chicago. Albert started as a jockey tv;o years ago. He does not smoke, or drink, and has bought a house in Austin for ^6,000 cash.
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DERBY RACE
Picket was the ^^Inner of the Derby race last Saturday, and Albert 3. rlelgesen was the jockey • He is seventeen and one half years of age and son of Harry Helgesen who resides at Humbold Boulevard and Thomas Street* Helgesen has won first prize twice this year, once at Hew Orleans, and a second time at Little Rock, Ark. He started his career as a horseman at five years of age and has continued riding since* He is a fine young man and has never smoked or drank* He started as a jockey two years ago and has won many prizes* He saved his money so that he was able to buy a house in Austin for six thousand dollars cash.
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The l\;orv^9r:ian Iiifle Clur: ^ave a b' :in\:et a" xiU...oold^ Park -'ousc, last Siinclay. Jonas Ilelvirr:, Presiaent^ annoiinced that H. 3-ilhert 'icd received first r)rize with 235 -ooints.
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[SKATHIG RACES lU IRJUBCLDO? PARK]
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Sleiplier's skating race took place at liumboldt Park New Years Day, Six thousand people v/ere present. The Vikinc Marine Band entertained the public* Thirty-eight skaters took part in the races, llany prizes v/ere given, mostly silvercups and gold nedals.
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Skandinaven% Jan» 3, 1903*
/crowd sees skating races/'
Sleipner's Skating Race took place in Humboldt Park on New Year's Bay. Six thousand people were gathered in the park to watch the races. The Park Board engaged the Viking Marine Band of forty men to entertain the public* Thirty- eight entries were booked for the great event.
The ice was not as good as it would have been in the early forenoon, mild weather melted the surface of the track* Three, races, two of one mile each, and one of two miles were held* The first two races were scratches, and the last was the handicap*
The judges were alderman J. Rayner, P*3* Olsen, T* M. Hunter, J.F. Smulski, Claf K. Ray, and J. D. Garner* John Langley was the winner in the first race* He is thirty-four years old, born in Norway and a member of the Sleipner Club* The prizes as usual were silver cups, gold medals, etc*
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 26, 1901.
NORVffiGlAIJ SH/iRPSHUO'iERS SOClElY Tenth Anniversary Celebrated
The Norwegian Sharpshooters Society celebrated its tenth anniversary last Sunday with a most successfiil banquet at Finstad Hall. About fifty members of the Society participated in the celebration. Prizes won during;; the year were distributed at the banquet, ^'r. Peder Olsen functioned as toastmaster and the speech in honor of the Society was delivered by Mr. lars Johansen, who was introduced by the toastmaster after the latter had welcomed the guests.
Mr. Johansen gave a survey of the history of the Society from its organi- sation in 1891. He mentioned that a previous attempt had been made to form a Norwegian sharpshooters society in Chicago but the attempt had met with so many difficulties as to the location of a suitable course that it was given up. If the men who formed the Sharpshooters Society in 1891 had realized what difficulties they too would encounter, it is more than possible, the speaker
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S'-ii(3, th-.t the Society v:ould never ht:ve been orr'ir'i::ed, :;nt orranized it ^.7:^9, 2nd after this step h-?d been taken the leaders Juid the menbers in r^eneT3.1 devoted all possible energy to the ta^-k of making their plans succeed.
There v/as at first en attempt to practice //ith tbe Oeman Sharpshooters Society at the course in }rensinf;ton; this, hov/ever, ".*/as soon riven up, and then bec^n a long search for a piece of land suited to the purpose. Such a "Diece of land v/as finally found in Vjllov/ Springs, and a house :vas iuilt ind a course laid out.
It "/as soon realized that the ^Society h-d been ruost fortunate in the seD.ection of t>^e shoot inr course, since the land is of such character t at the J^hootinr mav be carried on ^\^ith absolute safetv. The house built at the stnrt ^vas destroyed by fire and a nev; one, construct^'"*, of iron, v/as erected in its "!)lace.
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In vanter the i i^-^^.hers practiced ' ith L.ir r-uns on :i course vlthin the city. K:-uch tine vr:i3 devoted to practice and the Society h-^d the satisfaction of holdln.^' the hif-heit r^tinr at every shooting- natch in v'>^ich it yartlcir-ated, each tine outdistancinr the second-rtl*.ice contestant by a '•'Ide rr.irrin.
"^he s-neaher referred to the t-zo hovels belon'-'in--^ to the oociat/-; one donated by \lnernan hurler, • nd at nresent tb^^ ^>rize ^iit n"o i'ov ■■ shooting natch. The other bov;] vms v;on by thu society in a shootin^: ri'itch ./ith the Danish Sharpshooters society in Chicaao. The sneaher conclndea v/ith a toast to tl.e rorvjeri'^n Sharnshooters Jociety, aTter v;hich an odo to the occioty, v/rittea for the occasion, a-;s snna.
The toastr'aster then introduced tiie T-iresident of the oociety, i r. Johnson, 7;ho explained the rules ror prviCtice shootinr and for tlie shooting matches, and then distributed the nedals and T?^izes .'on.
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After the distribution of --rizes, : .essrs. /^iel^^rir and C\ Csrumdsen sanr, and aftenrards i.r. Ilelvi.;' snoke in honor of ror/rjy. The speech in honor of .>ieric^. 7:r.3 rrivon hy i;r. Vims I'ordiJil. Later in the eveninr 1-r. I'-^s Joh'::in?en toasted the I'or.vef-ian Sh^rnshooters Society of hinneaTjoli? , addre.ssint' the toast to :.r. 'iernhard T'ar^e of that Society, viY.o a^as present. !:r. "^'are made a v:ell v/ord^d renly, infor^inr- the younrer merabers of the Society that he v;a.s one of the founders of the Tlor/xerian Sh-rDshooters Society in Chicaro and had been one of the most active rriembers.
Later a nunber of toasts :*7ere made, in the evenin'".
..^:^.e ban-:uet continued until late
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Tis iioi^;3GiAN TUTSI JR oociiiry
The lIor/;egian Turner Society celebrated its sixteenth anniversary last Satur- day evening with an entertaininent and dance at Scandia Kail. The attendance was large and everyone appeared to enjoy the celobration. There v/as a sy:iinas- tic exhibition in v/liich many difficult feats v/ere executed. The Bjorgvin Singing Society assisted v/ith a nunibei: of songs. Professor J. W. Colberg^s orchestra provided tlie music for the program. Later in the evening, supper was served in the dining room. Dancing continued until the early raoming hours .
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 29, 1900.
TEE SLEIPNSR ACrLSTIC CLUB SITTESTAINS
The Sleipner Athletic Club gave an exhibition in Scandia Hall on Saturday- evening. The attendance was excellent and the execution of the program was follov;ed with interest. The Club gave a number of exhibitions of well-exe- cuted line gymnastics and pyramids, \inder the leadership of the instructor, Frithjof Andersen. Ur. Kaspersen shovjed great skill in high- jumping, and O.J. Selvig with the dumbbells.
There was also a wrestling match betv/een a member of the Norv/egian Turner Society, lip. Sigurd Andersen, and C. Stephansen of the Sleipner A. C. The judges declared the match a draw. In another wrestling match between a member of the Turner Society and a member of the Sleipner A. C, the member of the Turner Society was declared the winner.
Ilarry Dahl sang several comic songs, which drew well-deserved applause. <^
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Supper was served in the dining room.
The Sleipner A, C. will hold a masked ball at Scandia Ilall on Saturday, February 2, 1901.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 14, 1900.
T/iKE UP SPORTS
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Gymnasts and other athletes ought to study the athletic ability of the ancient Nonvegians^ The best athletes were us\ially the men viho had reached the highest attainments of culture in their day. The men of sports were the men whose names went down in the history of Norway.
To have control of one*s laovements so that one's body is always supple and elastic, while care is taken, of course, that one's everyday requirements of an intellectual or financial nature are not overlooked, /has always been considered the summum. bonu^. The individual who has learned to control his body, can be depended upon to gain control of his mind.
The history of Norway shows that many prominent men^ during the days of Norwegian ascendancy, were among the leaders in the realm of sports or
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athletics.
iVhen modern man first began to. study Norwegian history, he tended to neg- lect the advantages won through athletics, and for this reason the Norwe- gians did not sufficiently prize the attainments of the ancients. Now, ^ however, all of this is beginning to change. The old sagas are being pub- ^ lished and read by the thousands, and little by little the Norwegians will come to understand the value of a people's having able and vigorous athletes.
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IV Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Sept. 10, 1900.
THE NORWEGI/iN TURNER SOCIETY HOLDS BAI^QliET
The Norwegian Turner Society held a banquet at Nora Hall last Saturday evening for members of the Society. About sixty people were present. Nir. Harold Larsen had arranged an attractive table setting with palms.
Mr. F. C. Hannibal served as toastmaster in behalf of the committee on arrangements. He welcomed the guests, stating that the banquet was held in honor of the committee on arrangements at the turner festival.
The first speaker was the president, Gus. Martin, who alluded to the
dissatisfaction caused in some quarters by the distribution of prizes at
the recent festival. Especially did he mention a writer in the Skandinavenf^^ ^'?.ft. ^
Hogbardt Hermansen of Minneapolis. The speaker deplored that Skandinaven
had written critically of the vvork of the prize judges without first
consulting the board of directors of the Norwegian Turner Society in Chicago.
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I^Ir. Rehn, the instructor of the Turner Society, expressed gratification at the shov/ing by the members of the Society at the turner festival.. , .In his opinion there v/as only one worthv:hile turner system, the American. Those who were follov;ing foreign ways as turners had better depart for the countries where such systems were in vogue
The representative of the Skandinaven was requested to speak, but since he did not wish to reply to attacks upon his paper he merely expressed his pleasure at having had the opportunity to be present.
President I.lartin expressed the thanks of the Turner Society to Skandinaven for the many favors shown the Society by the paper.. . .Then the punch bov/1 was put upon the table*
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TIIE TUHICR KilTQCET
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The Ilor-vvegian turner meet here in the city is now an event of the past; only the memories of the gatherinc remain '.vith us. Athletic exercises in them- selves are simply bodily movements v/hlch may be of value when carried out with moderation, that is, valuable as far as the health of the individuals participating in them is concerned. The impression received from the exliibi- tions of a turner society is, hov;evcr, different from tliat of the calisthenics of the individual. One might, for example, expect from the turner society a sort of expression of the totality, in life and action, of the progress of our nationality in a broader field than just that of turner activities. One may well demand that these exercises for the body be considered a means for the development of the man or boy in question for lifers practical activi- ies. Let no one think tliat athletics are the goal; they are but the
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In aoneral there should be .-ood rj.sjn to expect uore fro:: a tumor, because of his bodily ar'ility, than fro:,; the averaro indivi hL.^l. .diore one is f.xin^ a v:iiolG socioty of -curners ono li:.s r ison to expect i.ore fron such ^.i society of men v/ho vossess that ya^^fulness v;hich co:.es fro.: -^^erfect health, th^m one would ox^^ect fro-; an ordinary insur.o-ico fr;:h:ruity ii] >;hie;. -hLC .loubers expect
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to die first, and only aftervmrd to ireap the promised benefits^
The other day we had the banquet of the Norwegian Turner Association, and on that occaGion one would expect to be in the presence of the flov/er of the movement • Dr« Anders Doe gave a speech on that occasion, dealing with p: the turner movement in our dav; among the ancient ♦'Birchlegs" /TvanaljaitoT^ a Z^ note: Old Norwegian warriors/; among the still more ancient Romans, and I^ among the Greeks of a yet older date. At the same time, the Doctor warned R against mixing the turner movements with politics, since this would result in death and dissolution. ••• But the illumination thrown on the movement by the Doctor leads us backward, not ahead. The Olympic games were lauded, but baseball was not mentioned. The **Birchlegs" were spoken of but not the "Rough Riders". Theodore Roosevelt is an up-to-date athlete, and if individ- uals are to be mentioned in support of the turner movement, then it would seem natural to call attention to those of living men, not to those of cen- turies ago. For the rest, the Doctor's speech was academically correct,
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In our country v/e have no govem]i¥3nt except as we ourselves decide, and since athletics are of great importance in the determination of v/hat sort of laws we shall have, it vjould seem quite out of place actually to waru athletes ::p
against entering politics. The Doctor is a Ilorv/ecian citizen, and hence his r— example can be of little importance in our Non'/egian-Anerican turner movement, -^ for here it is necessary to become Americanized as speedily as possible so as not to lose out in the procession of nationalities in this countrj''* As re/^ards LIT, Ferdinand Keane, the cliairman at the banquet, his presence could carry no tlireat of aggressive politics, for his candidacy for the legislature brought only twenty votes in a whole district, so th.at any further announce.ment of ab- stention from politics uould seem to have been quite superfluous, at least in so far as those participants were concerned who loiew the record and attitude, in regard to political matters, of the chairnnn*
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As far as I coxild detect not one of the few Norwegians in Chicago who have attained some slightly recognized position in political life, was present at the banquet. The reason for this was quite naturally that the turners were so busy discussing the txirner movement, the Olympic games, and other kinds of old-fashioned matter that the practical political utilization of the forces of a healthy mind in a healthy body could find no chance for consideration.
We like to hear ourselves spoken of as Vikings, Birchlegs, etc., but that sort of bragging does not produce desirable results. It is no use talking loudly about the facts of our ancestors; if we ourselves be not able to do viking deeds we are yet not vikings. Take V/ard Fourteen, the V/ard where Dr. Doe is living. Do you see any Norwegian vikings there? Germans, Jews, and Danes are running the government in the Ward while we are yet listening to fables about the Oljrmpic games and about the times of the "Birchlegs". An ugly sin has been committed among our people here to bring about the present situation in which other nationalities possess the political power
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here in our midst. One may well ask to vrtaat extent Dr. Doe is a leader in the move to subject our people in this manner; in vdiat measure the blame for this disgrace is due to him, whose social influence has been so great among our people. Politically we are badly off. The qviarrels incident to church divisions are notorious, and we are being designated as devoted seekers after theological phantasms. I believe, however, that the political cowardice ever apparent in the public addresses of our leading men of affairs, on such occa- g sions as, for example, the Norwegian Turners' banquet, is responsible to a far greater degree for our lack of political courage and sense. The turners need to carry their agility as athletes with them into their life and activi- ties; they must take in hand the rich opportunities to be noticed which are open to the youths of this country. It will no longer do to drug ourselves at punch parties and other occasions with '^Birchleg" boasting, for our humili- ation with reference to participation in public life has become extreme, and we need to shake loose from the shackles of the past.
At a Norwegian Turner meet we ought to pay our respect to the political life.
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and the boys ought to be taught to realize that the Nonvegians are expect- ing moro from them than simply to jump and catch for the amusement of the people.
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TEE PRIZE DI3THIBUTI0IT (Editorial)
The distribution of prizes in connection v/ith the turner convention has caused considerable surprise, especially'' amonc the people who were present at the /turnerT" exhibitions. It v;ouldn*t be too much to say that the turners from Minneapolis made an exceptionally favorable impression upon the spectators. But, when the list of prizes is inspected, one receives quite a different L'n- pression. Nearly all the prizes v;ent to Chicago, with hardly anything left to the guests. This fact is so surprising that it lias called forth comment in several places.
Cne may assuir.a that the turners in Chicago are not too well satisfied with this situation. They know that the decision of the judges is unjust as re- gards the turners from llinneapolis •
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The seloction of judges ivas -is uiifortun^ite as could be. Cf the six jud^^es, five rei^rasented the Chicago sociotios, while the societv in ...innaapolis was represented by only one nan. To this it s^iould be added tliat the xive judces frora Chicago are Gerr.ian turner teachers. The hoiTje^ian turner societies in Ohica^o are foilov/inf- the ^'.ror;iar s.vstom oT athletics while the turner society in I.'Iinneapolis is Tollowiiig the l."or;7e{];ian-Jv;edis-i syste,;!. It seems reason- able to assurao that the five ^jroraan teachers who j-'unctioned as prize-juages ..ere desirous, both froii national Lind personal reasons, to raaintain the superi- ority or the Lrer:.ian turner systeia . The temptation to take this attitude would be so lauch the greatei* since the raeet ca:aa to take on the character oT a con- petition between the tivc systans. haturally, the Gernans believe in their ovm system, and, being in coiaj.dete control of the prize jury, the safeguards for impartial decisions were insufficient.
.wS a result of all this, the decision of the prize-judf^es will be considered as valueless in v;ide circles. It is a natter of course that the Onicago turners regret the result. They are fine upstaiiding boys v;.io do not desire
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undeserved honor, neither have they Torpotten the splendid reception which v;as accorded them in I.Iinneapolis , and one may be sure that their desire vms to make the turners irom Llirmeapolis enjoy their visit here* The fact that the reception in Chicago cannot be compared to tho reception of the Chicago boys in Ilinneapolis, is due to local conditions which cannot be blamed on the Chicago turners.
Yet, by a little care, v;e could have avoided having a prize jurj^ who could not offer guarantees against oartialitv in decisions.
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The delegates chosen Troa the three turner societies /Translator's note: Tv;o in Ghicaso and one in '.^inneapoliSjJT' held a convention last Ilonday at .^urora Hall. All the raj::bers Oi' the board of directors v;ere present.
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The president opened the .-neating, and it v;as decided that board rienbers had the right to participate in the debate even triourh they had not been re-elected as dele/^ates.
rr. 0. G. !.!artin -.loved tl'iat an'^'- leaber in ^^ood standin.^ in anv of the three turner societies be ele^ible as an oiTicer even though the person in question had not been elected a delegate, ;ji extended uebate developed in regard to this, but a motion by Mr, o. J. Ho-ike, limiting the ele:-,ibility or oi'ficers
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to the delegates, v;as carried by tv;o votes.
Mr. J. Jaccbsen spoke of the desirability of organizing classes for boys within the Turr.er Association, lie also expressed the v;ish that the boys bo given a chance to com^^^ete at the Tur-ier festivals. .♦ •.The board of directors was in- structed to prepare rules for the bo^^s* classes, those proposed rules to be submitted to the various societies for adoption.
.^n extended discussion developed as to whetlier the lIor/;egian-3wedish or the Gerrrian systeia was to bo employed in line gymnastics. ... •
Mr. J. Jacobsen novod that at future turner meets the ITor.vegian system of line gymnastics be used even though the teacher is not a ITor^vegian. This ;vas adopted.
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THE TUENER FESTIViJ.
The members of the Norwegian Turner Society in Minneapolis and the Norwegian Turner Society in Chicago met at Aurora Hall on Simday morning* The members of the Norwegian Athletic Club Sleipner met at Scandia Hall, and headed by the Northern Light Band, marched to Aurora Hall to join the group waiting there • The joint procession then started through the main streets in the northwest part of the city, marching in the follovdng order: The Minneapolis Turners at the head, dressed in blue trousers and white coats; the Sleipner boys, wearing v.hite trousers and blue coats; finally the Norwegian Turner Society of Chicago, dressed like the Minneapolis boys* All the Turners wore white caps with red and blue borders and Turner insignia attached*
The procession passed the Skandinaven plant on its way* At 11 A*M* the procession dissolved and the participants took the Elston Avenue streetcar to Elm Tree Grove* ,. -
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In several of the streets passed by the procession, the business houses displayed the Norwegian and the American flags. Not only business people, but many private families as well honored the Txxrners in this manner. One of those who thus honored the Turners was Mr. Johnson, corner of Centre Avenue and Erie Street. He said to a reporter of the Skandinaven; '^Old as I am, I am interested in the Turner movement, and especially do I honor the guests from Minneapolis."
The Turners arrived at the Park at one o'clock, and during the afternoon a large number of Norwegians and Danes appeared. Some of the visiting Norwegians were Tlimer veterans, having been in this country for fifty years or more. There were also many of the younger generation, both men and women, and many had brought their children. A spirit of gaiety prevailed everywhere, and everybody showed eagerness in entertaining the guests from Minneapolis, who were easily recognized by the blue band with inscription which they wore on /^ their breasts.
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There was but scant time and oDportunity for Turner exhibitions at the Dicnic since all the active Turners were otherwise occupied; yet there were some Chicago Turners performinr various types of _acrobatics. The Norwegian Turner Society of Chicago ^Jld the Sleipner /^Athletic Cluh/^ also of Chicago, held a tug-of-war and the Turner Society won a ten-inch pull in the allowed time of five minutes.
Only a fev/ of the members of the Norwegian ringing Society had put in their appearance, and for this reason no songs were rendered , It is said that the committee on arrangements had forgotten officially to request the singers to appear on the program. The time at the ':}rove was passed in a jovial manner, and the number of visitors v/as very large.
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In connection with the banquet, Saturday evening at Aurora Hall, a vo^estling match was held between Mr* Ludwee of the Sleipner Club and Mr* Carl lAind of Minneapolis. Mr. ludv/ee won. A vjrestling match was also held between Messrs. Schonnesen and v;ick of Minneapolis. Mr. Schonnesen was the winner. Finally there was a vorestling match between Messrs. Charles Stephanson of Sleipner and Sigurd Andersen of the Norwegian Turner Society, Chicago. In this match, Mr. Stephanson won..... On Saturday, The Norwegian-Aiaerican Turners Association gave a prize exhibition at Douglas Park.
The exhibition was watched with interest by a large number of men and women. The members of all the three societies constituting the Association performed excellently, so that the judges will find it a hard task to determine xvhich society showed superiority in the exhibition*
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Ilr. F. ilnderson is the leader of the Sleipner Athletic Club. For many years he v/as a Turner leader and afterwards teacher in the Norwegian Turner Society of Chicago. Taen last year ''r. Inderson became the leader of Sleipner, L!r. F. Rhein was chosen the leader of the Norwegian Turner Society of Chicago, r.ir. Hagbart Hermansen was one of the organizers of the Norwegian Turner Society in Chicago, and he remained instructor of this society until a few years ago when he moved to Minneapolis and became active in the orsianization of the T^'orwegian Turner Society there, ^ver since the latter Turner society ;vas founded, I'r. Hermansen has been its leader. The three leader-instructors aere mentioned had personal command of their troor)s during the exhibition here in Chicago.
On Saturday evening a banquet was held at Aurora Hall for the guests from
Minneapolis. .. .The hall was nicely decorated with Norwegian and /jnerican
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members were present* The Northern Light Music Band serenaded the Turners • and afterward, during the evening, played intermittently, I«Ir# G.G* l^dartin, chairman of the committee on arrangements, ^velcomed the guests, especially those v;ho, in the interest of athletics had made the long trip from Minneapolis. Later a number of speeches v;ere made, refreshments ^*fere served, and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
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The NorAfagian-American Tumar Association is holding its third annual meet- ing in Chicago. The boys from Minneapolis came to the city last Friday. The turner competition took place yesterdaj'-, and tomorrow evening the meeting will close with a banquet.
It is a pleasure to observe the vigorous, healthy turner youths, whether in the midst of athletic activities or just walking along the street. ^A healthy mind in a healthy body*' is their motto, and they constitute the living evi- dence of the influence of athletics on their bodies. Their bodies are de- veloped systematically; their poise is excellent; their steps are light and firm; their eyes are clear; all their movements are quick, sure, and defi- nite. They are in full control of all their faculties, thus being able to use them to suit their purposes.
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The Nor»vegian youth in America ought to take up athletics more generally. Systematic, well-balanced bodily activities v;ill strenc^then and develop the mind as well as the body, creatine healthy, capcible people. The ancient Greeks owed their victory over the Persians to the Olympic sports. The ancient Romans v;ere able to conquer the v/orld because athletics were an important factor in the education of the Roman youth. The Norsemen of old put athletics in the r.lace of honor, and this fact made them into a conquer- ing people. The Duke of V7ellinr,ton declared that ''the battle of VJaterloo was ivon on the plu3ring fields of ICton.'* The /ir^Lericans are the greatest ath- letes of the present generation; for this reason they are also the most coura* geous people of our generation — the "vikings" of the present age. The Nor- wegians had become careless in regard to athletics during recent years; now, however, the outlook in this respect is more promising in Norway. IVlien ath- letics have once more been given the place of honor, we will hear less empty talk and will find development in clear thinking and in definiteness in ac- tion in our old homeland.
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/imong the Norv/egians in /ii"ierica, as vvell as among the other Nordics here, the matter of athletics has been given out scant consideration, and the reasons for this are readily discerned. The young people born in this country com- ply with the customs of the land of their birth, and that is as it ought to be. Thus they learn the snorts in vogue; they also learn to use their fists, I;!ost of our i:or.vegian-/yTierican schools have come to realize the importance of sports although several of these schools could and ought to do more along this line than they have done so far#
In regard to the young Nor.vegian immigrants, however, little has been done in the line of sports. The Norwegian turner societies in Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, and Brookl^ni, hava been working hard to avjaken the interest of the public in the matter, but tiiis is about the total achieved so far.
These turner societies deserve far greater support by our yoiing people than has been the case up to the present. But that is not all. Turner societies
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ought to be organized in every city and in every settlement where Norv;egian youths are to be found. In addition, every young people^s society, whether affiliated with a religious organization or not, ought to include athletics in its program. The ministers can do much in this matter and they should. It would do no harm if the younger ministers were to join the turner socie- ties.
Cur young people ;vill bocome healthier, stronger, and more capable if the time v/hich nov; is wasted in idleness, in saloons, or in dance halls be em- ployed in athletics. One branch of athletics is boxing. There is no desire on the part of people, young or old, to mix in brawls or fights; but it is too bad v/hen a young Norv/egian boy, strong and healthy, has not received enough training in the use of his fists to enable him to defend himself when attack- ed. In a country v;here personal courage is valued as highly as it is in America, a man will lose the respect of others as well as his self-confidence if he be compelled to humble himself again and again in order to escape a
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beating. Yet it has been reported in the papers reneatedly that Scandinavians have been beaten by gangs of other nationalities. Only a short ivhile ago a crov/d of more than one hundred iior;vegians Donaitted theiaselves to be robbed of their equipment and driven to flight ^y a gang of t./enty scoundrels. i-.very- v/here v;e hear the same story; always the Norsemen are being beaten; never do the ITorsemen beat others. People of other nationalities are noticing this, and our people are not thereby gaining in respect. The notion is gaining ground nuito widely that the Scandinavians are people sadly in lack of cour- age— fine .servants and v/orkers, but cowardly, poor fighters. V;e knov; that this opinion is incorrect. The Scandinavians are physically as vigorous as other people and more vi;^orous than most others. .U.so, the Scandinavians do not lack courage, although in this respect they have to take a backseat to the native-bom Americans. Sut even the most courageous nerson v/ill feel like retreating if he knows in advance that he cannot win in some iiapending fight. Here the Norwegians have sad exneri3nce; they know that they are at a disadvan- tage because they have not learned how to use tlieir fists; and so they retreat where they ougjit to stand like men.
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This national shame would not long persist if athletics, boxing, and other sports v;ere taken up for practice by our young people. These sports would develop ability and courage in the individual; would give the Norwegians as a people a firmer and steadier attitude; make them able to stand up for their rights both politically and in other fields of endeavor. ...Athletics is an important factor in the moral development of a people, and for this reason, the moral leaders of the people — the ministers— ought to take the lead in the athletic movement with their good advice, encouragement, support, and worthy example.
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THE SLEIPNKR AraiETIC CIUB HOIDS PICNIC
The picnic given by the Sleipner Athletic Club last Sunday, at Elm Tree Grove was well attended in spite of threatening clouds* From the looks of the sky, showers might have been expected any moment*
In the morning, Sleipner had a procession throu^ the streets of the Northwest Side, headed by the band of the Northern Light Lodge. At about eleven o'clock, the members of the Society traveled to Elm Tree Grove by streetcar* On arrival at the Park the members settled in groups around the many tables to enjoy the luncheon* The Northern Light Band entertained with music during the entire afternoon*
The participants found entertainment in dancing, croquet, carrousel, etc* A boat race was held and prizes were distributed* [k list of the winners of race is given^j/ The picnic was a success in every respect.
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ine i.orv/ecian Turner Society has decided to hold an extra neeting once a month, with competition for prizes, I. e dais v;ill be civen to the v/inners. Last Saturday evening a prize turner affair took place in the hall of the Society — Aurora }-:all — and five medals v;ere distributed amonc the best per- formers, iiext month the competition v/ill sLart all over acain for these same medals; those v/ho v/on them last Saturday v/ill have to defend them against such as decide to enter the competition, .'^n impartial jury of three men function as judces.
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Viking Cycle Club received a great surprise last Saturday night. Ti'ie club was called for a regular meeting and v/hile the meeting was in full swing, the door wa-s suddenly throvm open and a flock of young ladies marched in. In a few minutes the meeting was at end and the dance had started which lasted until 5:00 A, M.
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The Scandinavian Turner Brothers is the name of a ne^7 union which has lately started its work. Llessrs. Smith and V/ingood are the leaders and organizers of this new undertaking. Already it has fifty active members but there is a big chance that it v/ill grow very rapidly. Their meeting place is in Aurora Turner Hall. Last Monday v/as the first time the members practiced.
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The foot-racer tomorrow night at the V/est Side Turner Hall \7ill without doubt satisfy the public exnectationr . The succees of the earlier appearances show that our two countrymen, "Vikingen" and "Young iimerica", were indeed masters of their trade.
There will also be an unusual musical entertainment provided by the Exposition 3and Orchestra and after the entertainment, there will be social dancing.
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IHE VIKING SHIP
The festival held in Lincoln Parle on the occasion of the presentation of the Viking ship to the State of Illinois was a great success. Thousands of people of every nationality were present. The president of the Viking committee, Mrs. Johanna Ihye, presided,
Mrs, Bertha E. Petersen told those present the history of the Viking ship, linking it up with Leif^s voyage across the Atlantic. Mrs. Ingrid Holmboe, dressed in the Norwegian national costume, handed a letter to the president of the Park Board. The envelope was a miniature American flag. The presi- dent of the Norwegian National League, Attorney Alfred 0. Eriksop, told how Leif and his crew steered over the turbulent waters of the North Atlantic, without compass, guided only by sun, moon, and stars. He named Norway's great international figures, Sverdrup, Nansen, and Amundsen, the explorers, and many Norwegian scientists and writers.
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Er« Oscar Kaugan reported that contributioxBhad far exceeded the ^^7,000 set as the goal; ^p8,601#91 had been co.-lected.
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After this address the orchestra played the stirring tune, "Sons of Ilonvay".
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THE "VIKDJa SHIP^
The ^'Vi^ing Ship" has now been placed in its new home in Lincoln Park, Mr, Oscar Haugan reports that a total of ft7,507.91 has been contributed to date, Mr, Andrew Hummeland received the following letter yesterday:
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"Dear Mr. Hummeland: Enclosed you will find a check for ^250 which the State ^ Bank of Chicago is pleased to contribute, toward the placing of the ♦Viking Ship* in Lincoln Park, and also my personal check for $100 for the same purpose.
"Very truly yours, "Henry A, Haugan, "President."
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A bronze tablet v/ill be placed by the ship, reauing as follows:
Norwegian Viking Ship This ship came direct from Norway to Chicago under its own sails, manned by a crew of Norwegian sailors commanded by Captain Magnus Anderson and carrying a messar-^,e of good v/ill from the people of Norway to the V/orld*s Columbian Expo- sition at Chicago, in the year 1895.
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It is an exact reproduction of the far.ioas ship, about 1000 years old, evacuated ^ from King^s Mound at Gokstad, County of Jarlsberg, Nonvay. ^
In such ships the ancient Norwegian Vikings roamed the seas and founded Norse domains in Normandy, Ireland, and Sicily.
About the year 1000 A. D. the Norv/egian Viking chieftain Leif Erikson, sailing in such a ship without aid of compass, discovered the American continent.
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Vikini^ ship has created* Andrew Kinnneland, secretary'' of the Viking com- ^
mittee has just received the following letters, sone elaborate, some short ^ and to the point:
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The following letter is from an -cimerican state senator; it reads as follows:
"Kindly find enclosed my check for ^?100 for the purpose of helping to defray expensQs in repairing and moving the Viking ship. Allov; me to assure you that I am very much interested in this work* Nothing coiild meai; more to the early history of our country and the wonderful part taken therein by the sea- faring Norsemen than the Viking ship* However, I have alv/ays thought that the average person did not pay enough attention to this noble relic and reminder of the ^ery earliest attempts at the colonization of America by Zhiropeans.
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"I hope that v;2ien the ship is placed in its new home in Lincoln Park, that thousands of visitors, particularly the children of all nationa? ities, v/ill viev; it v;ith the keenest interest and enjoy that thrill of sentinental pride v/hich naturally follov;s the sight of this historic ship^
V/ith very kindest regards, believe me.
"Youis sincerely, "V/illian IL Llalone."
The follov/ing letter is from an outstanding Non^egian businesisnan:
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"I take pleasure in enclosing my check for v50 made payable to the Viicing ship committee, iilso accept my heartiest wishes for the success of the undertaking. I thinl: it is a grand opportunity for all Norwegians to prove
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To tiie frie::ds oi* tne ViKing:
The Yil<ing Fuiid is crowing rapidly. It has reacned tne suri oi* ^4, 005. 01 on
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The appeal of the Cojim.ittee has met with a splendid response, iill see:;- to be ea^er to have a share in the honor of i:;avin{;i; the ship—this historical docu- ment which concerns not only .^orv:ay, but also .jiierica* That this is appreciated
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also by others than irorv^egian-xiiaericans is intero3tiii£;ly ...nov«ii by a contribu- tion receivea the other day frjii the chilaren of the fourth grade of the Francis Parker School, ^aericars all. It is the ar;ibition of the Goruaittee to collect a totcil of v;7,000 as soon as possible, and the nolaers of subscription p books (whose sx^lendici aid the Coi.aTiittee £:ratefully acknowledges ) are requested -L at this tine to :aal::e a preliminary report of all subscriptions to Llr. Cscar E. ^ Haugan, treasurer oi' the Coi.iifiitL.ee, State Bank of Chicaro. The report must
incluae the nar.ies, addre^^^es and ar^ounts of all subscribers, v;ith a re^attance of the total sun« This will enable the treasurer to include the contributions with naTiies, addresses, and ar.iounts (and proper credit to you coid your organiza- tion) in the lists wliich are publisnea weekly in Skandinaven.
ITo contributions ai^e announced until the aiuount is actually received. Please retain the books, hov-ever, for further collections* he shall need your con- tinuea generous aid. Be sure to give ever;^' mer.iber of your organization an opportunity to receive a Viking Subscription Certificate. It will be a proud souvenir in years to cor.e. Llore books may be had upon application at the
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secretary's office, .dl other friends of the cause v;ho will v/ant to take part in the v.ork of saving the Viking Ship and w..o have not already subscribed, are .requested to mail their subscriptions to l..r. }iaur:an.
Yours for savin>^ the Viking Ship,
:.rs. John 0. Thye, chairnan; .jidrew HuiPJ.el^nd, secretary.
Report by ^.r. Piaugan
New contributions v lt^o»50
Collections receipted for o, 811 #51
Total $4,005.01
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , Oct. 5, 1919.
SAVE Tlli:; VIKBIG SHIP
Every day donations of $100 flow into the treasury of the Viking Committee. Below are two letters received yesterday:
''Dear Mr. Hummeland: I have your letter with request for contribution.
I send you my check for $100 to help defray the expenses of properly nounting
and caring for the Viking Ship in its proposed new home in Lincoln Park.
**I heartily agree with Mr. Kobe that every Norwegian-American should take pride in donating something to help preserve the most important existing proof on this side of the Atlantic, telling us what the daring Norwegian sailors have been able to accomplish on the sea*
♦^ery truly yours, ^J. P. Hovland.'*
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 5, 1919.
Another letter, received by Mrs. Berthe Peterson, a meinber of the committee, • reads as follows:
^ear Mrs. Peterson: Your letter and po:jtal regarding a donation to the Viking Ship Fund have been received, and I aia nailing you a check in the amount of $2 to show that I am in sympathy with the movement. Mrs. Swensen
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"Osmund Vinje."
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Skandinaven (Daily ai]dition) , Sept. 13, 1919.
SAVU TIU YIKIl¥} SHIP
The well-knovm Swedish-Anerican, Charles S. Petersen, president of the Swedish Club, wrote as follov/s to -^indrew iiuimneland , secretary of the Yiking coui^iittee.
"I take much pleasure in enclosing a little check* for the Viking ship fund. I cannot think of anything to which I would contribute with greater pleasure, and if you should find it hard Vwork tov/ard the end to get the required amoiint, you may call on ne again.
"The prestige of all three of the Jcandinavian nations is involved in this under- taking and I feel you are entitled to suppoii: fron us all.
V/ishing 3'ou the best success, I ain
"Yours very truly, "C. :^. Petersen."
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Peter -.orteason /p^vAQj' ^'il Glaf l^crnts v;ere tae a .aiu speahors. ^1 parade v;as held earlier in the dav.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , July 3, 1919.
THE VIKING SHIP
A representative group of Norwegians net last night at the Norwegian Club to rg discuss the question of the Viking ship and to hear the Viking coinmittee^s >^ report. The chairman of the committee, Lirs. John C. Thye, presided, and gave p the report. She stated that the comnittee had tried to find a permanent place ^ for the ship. Tlie credit of arranging for a place in Lincoln Park belongs to the Nonvegian '.7omen*s Federation whose permanent chairman is llrs. J. J. Bennet. The Lincoln Park Commission promised to keep the Viking ship in good repair in f^ the future. All but one of the committee members agreed to this arrangement. l^ The single dissenter claimed that Huiaboldt Park ivas a better place for the ship. It will take a considerable sum of money to move the ship from Jackson to Lincoln Park, and this money is to be raised at once.
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Scandia, June 24, 1916 •
1K3 ^rEKING SEEP
There is no better nediur. for touching the heartstrings of the multitude ^ than the press, ^
The marvel of the century v/as the arrival at the port of the V/orld^s ^
Colmibian Exposition in 1893 of the Vilcing ^hip. It was petted and £
admired by visitors as a nost marvelous ;L-hip, and Captain Anderson and oo his crev; v;ere banqueted and felicitated upon having braved the seas and safely anchored in Jackson Park,
Go see it todayl Stov;ed a^.Tay upon blocks outside the Field Museum, shelter- less, listless, uncared for, desecrated, insulted! Its shields lie upon the ground beneath it. The colossal Field lluseum v/as intended as a repository for exhibits.
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Norsemen of red blood, why have v;e thus forsaken our sacred possession? If our Viking Ship merited bringing to America and receiving a place as an exhibit at the '.7orld*s Colinnbian Exposition, should vie not all the more revere and cherish it as a memento, or call it what you v/ill, symbolizing the valor, the dexterity, yea, the sportsmanship of our brave forefathers? Said they:
"The blast of the tempest aids our oars. The bellowing of heaven, the roar of thunder, harm us not. The hurricane is our servant and drives us v/hither we V7ish to go."
With feelings akin to deep devotion to o\ir forefathers and pride in their achievements and in the hope of arousing our people fron their lethargy, thus to devise some method of preserving Norway *s exhibit at the greatest of ;;orld's expositions, this appeal is made.
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The ship needs shelter and some small repairs. Other exhibits repose Siveetly, submitted to public/ inspection, v/ithin the Field Ivluseum. V.liy not ours? A citizens* resolution, addressed to the Gk)vernor, who has jurisdiction over the park systen, might serve the purpose.
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TIU llORJ^Vd^ IItvTIOKlL LiLYGU:]
A special neetinf; v;as called by the iroirjegian national League to discuss the
plan of novin^i; the diking Ship'' iTom Jackson Fark to llaaboldt x^'arl:. Senator ^
Johan .^aaf^o culled the meetinc in order to decide the question .lOv;. ^ransla- rn
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THE NORV.'EGIAIJ l>Ir^TIONAL PiO^
The Norwegian National League called a special neeting yesterday to discuss the question of a Norwegian national park. The park committee had recommended
the purchase of six acres of land at North and 64th Avenues, along the Des- ^
plaines River, with a frontage of 230 feet on the river and 1400 feet on North ^
Avenue. This parcel of land is covered with large, beautiful old trees, and >-^
the buildings on the site are worth between ^3,000 and v4|000. The owner is jH
asking ^10,000 for the tract. The comriiittee believes that an annual net ^
profit of v450 can be derived from the enterprise. g
The recommendation was rejected by a vote of eleven to six. Only seventeen of the sixty delegates voted.
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TlIE: JOIDI V;. COLKSRG Mi;:DnL\L
The concert of the ITOrivegian 3ingers* League, last 7 -e dries day, in Bjorgvin Hall drev a capacity crov;d and v/ar? both an artistic and a financial success. Such outstanding artists as Ilrne, Ragna Linne and Gust:if Ilolmquist participated, and also the promising baritone John VJ. Colberr, Jr. The large orchestra v'as directe . 07 Hath Pedersen, and the singing societies appe;ared jointly and individually.
The proceeds of the concert go the fund for tha erection of a r.em- orial on the grave of the great sin:7er, ^ohn '.J. Colberg.
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The proposed meiiX>rial to Christiania University from the alumnae in /unerica is now an assured fact. The former students of this institution put on a campaign to raise §10,000 for a memorial. Tlriis goal was passed, and donations have reached the very satisfactory amount of ^15,144.70, which has been turned over to the university to be used in any manner it te^ deems best. Needless to say, the memorial will be one to which every '^^ graduate will be proud to have contributed.
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In ancient times all roads led to Rome^ Last week they led to Fargo, North Dak«, where the Nor^vegian National Singer's League held its convention and the Sons of Norway gathered for the unveiling c^ the "Ganger Rolf (Wild Rollo) ^ statue* Ab^ut 700 singers gatherd for the big concert at which the choruses, ^ individually jointly sang the old Norwegian masterpieces as well as selections.-, in the English language. p
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This year's solists were Mr* Borsum, conductor of several Chicago choruses and^ the famous Swedish Barytone, Gustov Holmquist. Fargo welcomed both singers and "Sons of Nor^^ay" with open arms, and Fargo papers spoke very highly of both the league concert and the unveiling ceremonies* Korehead, Minn., across the Red River from Fargo joined with the sister city in the celebration making the two cities one big city with a creek running through it*
The parade preceding the unveiling ceremony caused much grumbling ajad criticism due to the fact that it lasted two hours and the marchers were thoroughly tired long before reaching the statue of Ganger Rolf* As a v/hole, however, the festivity was a grand success, and pleasant memories will linger a long time with all who attended*
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xiii olu subscriber to jcandia, 'x» '^hos. ro'i;-i:)on, contribute-; th^^ folio 'inr^ article to our ''..inors anT. ] ajors'^ eolu:-;
'Vibout '•?: ^"3ar:; a^c, v'? receiv .u t[\-3 v^^r" y'loasin" announcement that Jen I'orsI:e Klub'^CThe ITor^'re^^ian Club) had tahen u; :^n tho:i3^lYe3 t; o :^'e3p:nsibility of bringing about the renair and ^reservation of the Vihiu" .>hiT) nresented to Chicac;o (furin^: ICOi forld's Fair) a.^ a horTOf^ian rie.iorial.
^'fhis announceuent ;a:^ onthusia^ticallv anf Tatefull'' reccivof b" all Chicago, esnecially b rior^bers of our hor-.:e-ian colon", a-:- it uust be af :itted that this manorial --as in an^'thin^ but a pro3?ntab''.e ccnrition.
'^To date, ho'.;ever, the Club ha • Cone notbl.'^ in th : n;' c^'" repairs on rest..- ration, or even ;*iven the .';hip a ;iu:h-ne:^dod '^hcus: cleaning/' ano durinr; the [ .^t tv'o years it ha ; beccne anvthin--- but an object of a^biiration, or one that vie ninht point out to vi-.itorG.
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"l.lany of us would li'ie to .mov; v;aat, i.* nir-thi::.:, ii bein- or ::ill Ce£inl':el-^ be done by the --o:" ;e;'ian Club oi' tlv-^ Gpeoial conivttoe it ajv"^ointed to carry out thio -;ork. Id idie:' have'^gone dead'^ or: t-;o subject v;e have the colossal nerve bo stcte tViat an^- otb:~;r hor-.:G-:ian or -ai^izaticn that -ill ass'xne active leadera'iip in th^• effort to rootore and preserve tliis Iiistorically valuable exhibit i/ill be heartily support >d both financially anr -jith service.**
Upon receipt of the forij^^oin:, 3candia contacted this hor.-e3ian Olub rerard- in:3 this ':orh, ane. v:e are aslieo ""-^^ lnfo"^;.i our readers that t"e issue is still very i:iuch alive. The v;orh of th-. ori^-intil Yihin-^ dhin Coriiittee v/as intermitted bv the consolidation oi the :.or-:e.'*ian "lub an^ the i^uartet e Club. .; ne:? co;.i:iittea has be ... appointed representing both factions of this nerved club, and the^' announce that the actual vrorh of restorin-; the Tikinp 3hip -all start in a fe.; da'^s.
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UHF HJHICSON
The Leif ^ricson festival, held in Ilum'^oldt rark, vjas a fveat success. The I^iOrwegians turned out by the thousands.
The Tiain sr)eaker of the dav srioke as follows:
"StraisTht vestward he p:azes fron the tor) of his carven boulder, hidden there among the low-2;ro7/infT bushes at the to^ of a small grassy knoll; straiftht westward v/ith an intent and eaf^le look, as one v,iio sees a new world lying like a smouldering cloud above the sunset-reddened horizon. Aroiuid him eddy and flov; stronp; currents of the sons and daughters of the Norsemen. Children with fair hair and strong- blue eyes lau/^'h and play all sumraer, and all v/inter long rosy-cheeked skaters skim endlessly over the v/ide reaches -of the icy liumboldt lagoon, v/hile silver skate-music rin^^s up familiarly to the ears of Leif, the son of rilric, who first saw the v;estern world.
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statue seeras to ne one of the finest ever cast in b^ nze. The
steady niercinr: look and that T)rincelv noise seera to lift it out of the world o-
of metal into a thinf% of the spirit, .it the time it was erected loud criticisms rj
were voiced by discontented Horsemen \'^o thoup;ht it too dandified for the great -o
subduer of seas. But those aa^rv voices seem to have faded av/av, and now not o
even their echoes break around the base of the rranite. boulder v/hereon in runic '^
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"Northland's capital here is the corner of North and California .-^venues. One cannot mistake them, these lean, smilin-^', clear-eyed Swedes, Danes, and Nor^.ve^ians , so different in m.otion and at rest from the slower movin.p; Poles and x^assians further east and south. Creat roosters of Ilor-^e, Danevang, and Svealand hann: in the v/indows; "Norske Kaffestova" signs denote restaurants where sons of the fjords gather for national dishes — Swedish smor-j^asbord , Danish sm.or orr, brod, and Nor/;ep:ian flote rtrodt ; delicatessen stores full of
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axe a thousand years a^o on venturous forays into the rich south. Dark- ^
haired and dark-ey^d .jv/edes and i^orthrien abound, too; and these are descend- ^
ants of those princesses of dome borne av;ay in dragon- ships from stormed and C^
harried castles of 3icily and rr-.:.nce. Iiow many a v;ild vjooin^', how many a ^
desoerite captive '::irl, tamed by rou.T-h caresses into acquiescence in those £
lon^ dark halls that frin-^ed the "orvay cliffs, lie back of those dark-haired co vikin^: childreni
''Of the .greatest ^art of Leif ^ricson's vision, m.ost neople, it seems, are ignorant. Jor Leif Ericson had cau^'^ht from. Claf , VAnr, of i^on'/ay, the vision of a ;vorld redeemed by otto III, of a v/orld vjhere divisions were all to be healed and a common faith was to unite a corrjnon humanitv in Drenaration for the dread year 1000, when Christ was expected to return in the clouds for jud.^ement — that --reat vision \^3 familiar to him, and perhaps he shared it. But in any event, Leif -ilricson's foot first i^ressed these shores. ^-».lonc the coasts of Vineland his '^litterin:^ vikin-'s trod; they v;ere the first to hover above and sween through our eastward seas. *
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*'It v/as a son of the IvOrth — perhaps even one of tlie tribe of that Jric the Red v/ho was leif 'G sire — v/ho first circled the vrorld on the ?;in^-s of the v:ind: lirik Nelson, numbered a^^onr the deathless crev-; of the airplane *'Ghicar*o'' that made the triD.
"Ilonor to Le'f, son of jric, and to the blood of the vikin-s; to the clear eyes v/hich first saw the ..'ev; ;orld under the v/estern shies!
"Ilistor}'- throbs and echoes vrithin ne as I look up at that statue anon^- its leaf- age. Blood of fair-haired ancestors of my ov/n lonr- northern line av/akes, and faint stirrin-^s of those wild choruses thev san :, careerin-: under the foai.i- swept stars of the salt .-^tlantic, rin.r- in i.ay echoing veins.
"Skoal, Leif, r^ric's soni okoall May your nenor:,^ live forever.^'
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LEIF ERICSON MONUMENT SOCIETY
At a meeting of the board of directors of the Leif Ericson Moniment Society, last ThTirsday, it was resolved to disband the Society and return its charter to Springfield since the task for which the Society was formed has been com- . pleted* The Leif Ericson monument has been xmveiled^ and all bills connected with the monument *s creation haye been paid*
The board of directors were of the opinion^ however, that inasmuch as the members of the Society had been co-operating so well during the years of working for the Leif Ericson monument , it would be desirable to continue their work together for some other worthy objective, forming a branch of some society working for an orphanage or some other charitable undertaking* A motion to this effect was made and carried unanimously* Mr* L« E« Olson was elected temporary president; Mr* C, Nergard, temporary secretary*
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LsiF 3RICS0N LioiiDi.cjTr IS iKsrscTjn) By ivavr
Humboldt Park was C2x>wded all day Sunday by the thousands of people who came to see the Leif 3ricson Monument. The general opinion v;as that much praise was due both to the sculptor, Mr. Asbjomsen, and to the members of Leif Ericson Monument Society.
Superintendent Ernest F, Wahl and the gardener-foronan, Mr. G. Armstrong, are still busy arranging for the beautification of the plot surrounding the monxnent .
Mr. Armstrong deserves credit for the interest he has shown in connection with the placing of the foundation for the monument. The time at his dis- posal v/as ILmited, yet the Job was well done.
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The banquet in the Sherman Eouse was a gala celebration. The first of the
highlights came when the sculptor Sigval Asbjornson entered the banquet ^
hall. It has been a long time since anyone received the ovation that the v^
sculptor received. John Anderson and Ifeiyor Earrison led the supper march. 12:,
Among the speakers were Paul 0. Stensland, whose address is given below: F
"Ladies and Gentlemen: I have the honor of presiding this evening, and the pleasant duty of bidding you all welcome. The committee, irtio invited you to come, has only one wish — that you may enjoy yourselves thoroughly P at this social and memorial evening.
"This celebration is certainly an unusual one; Leif Ericson in America is now ?\nd forever a fact. No one can deny it. He is here, not only in his old Vinland, but in busy Chicago, in our very midst.
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others here to discuss. His namesake in the park is a figure of whom the original — according to the judgement of competent critics — might well have been proud. The statue is a work of genuine art; and our countryman, Mr. Asbjornson, deserves a great deal of credit for his style and workman- ship— yet, what to me seems the most commendable, the most remarkable aspect of the whole affair is that the statue really stands there.
"Never within rny recollection, has a worth-while enterprise among us Norwegians in America met with such a succession of obstacles as this \inder- taking. So much the loore ought we to thank the men through whose untiring energy it was consummated at last. Let us all indicate our profound appre- ciation; let us thank these men in the name of our own national heritage."
Nicolai Grevstad then spoke as follows:
"Ifr. Toastmaster, Ladies and Gentlemen: The land that Leif and his men dis-
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But the homestead law had not been passed at tiiat time, and they had a little trouble before they got a title from the redskin owners • Anyway, they relinquished such title as they had secured*
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"Upon every page of the marvelous history of America, one fact stands out in bold relief: the American people have never lacked wisdom nor strength in great emergencies. Every other nation has failed at some critical juncture in its history; America — never!
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IV "America h£is done big things well, and the very greatest, best; and
has gained fresh strength from every grave trial. ViTien the appalling calamity struck this land v/ith bewildering suddenness, the people's heart trembled with sorrov;, anguish, and righteous wrath; but the majestic calm ^^ and self-control of the people left no doubt about the safety of the Republic .^^
"VJhile we glory in our strength, vie should, as good citizens, face our p weaknesses v/ith candor and courat,e. It is true that it has been, and is, comparatively easy for us, as a people, to accomplish difficult tasks, but we cannot deny that we often find it difficult to do those things which seem most easy. We govern the nation better than any of its states; a state t better than a city, large or sraall; a city better than some towns. As for the caucus and the primary, v;e do not seem to be able to manage them at all — even if v/e do happen to attend them. We have nearly always chosen the right man for president, but invariably elect the wrong men for constables.
"Our poor often accomplish the difficult task of paying taxes for the rich, while some of our rich men and some of our great corporations have diff i-
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IV cultit3s about payinr> their ov/n taxes. Our flas is spotless; but to
keep our back yards and alleys clean Is apparently a task beyond our nower.
"Fellow citizens, an impressive lesson has 'Tamed us that perhaps we have .^ grovm indifferent to soiTie of these everyday duties of citizenship; that ^"3 v/e are in need of a national and civic avjakenin.'^. Let us heed the warningi '^ Let us ever cherish the first principles of good citizenship: plain honesty g in public life, and sober coiiinon sense in public speech. Let us guard the ^' law against all criiiiinal plots and attacks, or its arm will lose its strength. ^ Let us be careful not to sow injustice lest v/e shall reap anarchy. Let us 5i crush every form of an^irchisn — that of the dollar as v/ell as that of the dagger. Let us protect, honor, and support our public servants, from the president down, even if v.^ did our best to defeat then, for they represent the will and majesty of the people.
"In the lawbooks of the people of old Norway, we read that •law shall build the nation'. A million of their descendants in America accept this funda-
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v/ork in our shops, or help to sail the 'Columbia^ to victory. No creed could be iiiore wholesome or wove thoroughly American. Let us live up to it every day, in word and action, and we shall, each in his place, ^ add to the greatness and glory of America and to the welfare and happi- 12 ness of her people. *• ^^
The next speaker, Oscar M. Torrison, spoke as follows: ^^
«0f all the countries in the world, there is none so dear to me as the land of w birth— the United States of America. But of all countries, there is none which appeals to me as much as the land of my fathers, the little country of Noirway.
"It has been charged that Norway is an unproductive countiy, yet I vx>\ild not exchange the fjords and valleys, the forests and mountains, the water- falls and cataracts of Norway for the most fertile prairies of other lands;
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IV not because of their material wealth, but because on every fjord and in every valley there is an artist painting the greatest scenery the world has to offer; because on every mountain side there is a poet writing the plays and singing the songs that move the minds and hearts of men; be- cause at the foot of every waterfall there is a musician and composer, drinking in the inspiration of the music that God has given only to the peo- ple of Norway* The fertile prairies of other lands have produced rich fields of waving grain, but the rugged rocks of Nonmy have produced a sturdy race of men.
"After all—the glory of Norway is her people* They are an independent and liberty-loving people* From time immemorial the Norwegians, in their mountain homes, made their own laws, which even their kings were bound to obey, or they would hear from the people* The representatives of the peo- ple performed the judicial functions, and there is good historical authority for the claim that » trial by Jury' had its origin among the mountains and valleys of this hardy race of Norsemen*
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IV "The tiller of the soil in Norway was never a vassal or a bondsman
to any feudal lord. He held the absolute ownership of his lands in fee. Hie ♦Odelsret* ^^iSt^'^ of succession by the oldest son, or, in case of death, second son; in the event of the death of the second son, the .^ oldest daughter gained the right of inheritance^, the right of the family :^- within a certain nximber of years to redeem land that has been in the family^ for twenty years, in case of its sale as a result of misfortune, or other- J wise, is still guaranteed by the present constitution, which provides that :y: this 'Odels* right shall not be abolished. Thus the Nor/^egian in ancient ^ times became a free, independent, self-respecting man, and his family inde- o> pendent and self-respecting. v.. p
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"I said that the Norsemen were a liberty-loving people; indeed, over a thousand years ago they discovered and settled Iceland; they established a government there, and that government was a republic that maintained itself for a hundred years.
"The Norwegians are a law-abiding people. Vifho ever heard of a Norv/egian
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"This ancient spirit of liberty, independence, and self-government still rules the people of Norway and has found expression in her present const itu- ^- tion, established nearly one hundred years ago, one of the laost liberal and -J popular constitutions of the age* It vests the legislative power in a -o legislature elected by the people; it gives male suffrage, it abolishes titles; it guarantees liberty of speech and freedom of the press; it requires of all, rich and poor alike, equal military service; it protects the personal liber- ty and property rights of the individual by a well-considered bill of rights.
"The people of Norway early recognized the fact that a self-governing people must depend on the virtue and intelligence of its citizens, and so they have have been steadily building up a system of education: a system of free pub- lic schools which is not excelled anywhere. The schools are governed by local
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IV school boards, one member of which is a teacher elected by the tea- chers— a principle which has been much debated recently in the United States. Women are eligible for membership on the school boards. Education is compulsory, and illiteracy is practically unknown.
"Under her institutions and with her history, Nonv'aj'- is of necessity in line with the best thought of the age.
"It is not surprising that a people whose literature leads the world, also leads in the position it accords to women. There is no siirer barometer of the advancement of a nation than the position it assigns to women. Vtomen have been admitted to the University of Nor\;ay for nearly tiventy years; they have the right to vote in municipal elections and are eligible to the position of school inspectors. Ivlarried women have the right to dispose of the property they own, without the intervention of their dear husbands. The v/omen of Norway are prominent in art, in music, and in literature, and their names will suggest themselves to you without my recalling them.
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IV '^The people and government of Norway have taken an advanced position on the question of international arbitration, and have literally sup- ported and participated in the international peace conferences of the last decade. Their ivork in this respect has been fittingly recognized by the philanthropist. Dr. Nobel of Sweden, who, in his will, appointed the Norv/e- gian Storting to award his great prize for the best work done in the interest of peace.
'^This little country of Norway, v/ith her poets whose works are translated and read in every civilized country; with her artists as prize winners in the art centers of Europe and judges in art competitions in i^nerica; v;ith her musicians whose music is heard in classical concerts eversrwhere; this little country, v/ith her merchant marine ranking fourth among the nations of the world, with her fifty thousand seamen in every port and on every sea; with her flag floating in the breeze from the tropics to the arctic, from the ships of Bor ckgrev? nk at the South Pole and of Nansen at the North — has reason to feel proud of her achievements in the acts of peace—upon the land and upon the sea.
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IV "All hail to the land from which Leif Ericson hailed J'*
The nert speaker, John Blegen, spoke in honor of the members of the Leif Ericson Committee. The Committee was organized in 1892, and has fimctioned to this day. Nearly every representative person in the colony v/as present.
Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , Oct. 14, 1901.
The next speaker. Professor Julius Olson, spoke for the Norwegians of America:
"The Norwegians in America, like other people, are proud of their race — of the heroes, poets, and scholars that Norway has produced in both ancient and modem times. \ie have seen fit to honor one of them today. But he is by no means the greatest hero in Norse history, though he is the first to receive conspicuous attention in this country. No bronze proclaims his fame in the North. Leif •s achievement vjas but a happy incident in an age
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IV filled with stirring events, .'dliy then has it assuiaod such an importance
in the minds of the Norwegians in ilmerica? The reason is that this inci- dent is the first authentic fact of ^unerican histor^^', no matter whether it be of great or little import. The first landing of the white men on this conti- nent and the first attempt at colonization here are interesting^ facts, worthy
of commemoration, vjorthy of a monument. B^Jit they are especially interesting to the Nori'/egians of America because those white men, discoverer and colonists, v/ere Norsemen; and hence they linve deemed it vx>rth while to cntphasize these
facts with a moniuaent that v.lll provoke the curiosity of those iinfamiliar v;ith
the nfime of Leif iCricson and the Vinland voyaf^es.
"Moreover, so far as the Norv;egians themselves are concerned, it serves to connect the history of the North with the history of the land of their adop- tion. It is one v/ay of linlcin,*-:; together the lands of their affection. Viewed either from a Nor.vegian or an /anerican standpoint, this is a com- mendable tiling to do, and especially if it is historically justifiable. If the Ilor.vegians were not proud of .Imerica, they v;ould not have spent thousands of dollars and a gi 3ut deal of labor and enthusiasm to erect a visible link of historic connection betv/eon this country and their native land. Do you
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such a cause? So in one sense this monument is a declaration of our love and devotion to this land.
'^Furthermore, v^^ know that the discussion of the Vinland voyages has not been, and will uot be entirely without beneficial results. Thoee voyages, which v;ere a matter of historical record in the Old Norse sagas, are the first ivritten chapter of American history. The essential facts of the interesting and v/ell-told Saga of j^rik the Red are good history. They are of such a nature that they need no corroboi^tive evidence, for they bear the earmarks of truth. It is simply silly to question them. Nov/ this first chapter of iVmerican history, which so many -^^merican scholars have studied, has been a gateway for many into the rich realm of Old Norse history and literature. The late Jolin Fiske is a conspicuous example of what I mean. That has been to our great advantage. Familiarity with our literature has helped Americans to understand us better, as a race. V/e want tliat better understanding, and are anxious to do all in our pov/er to promote it. Such a
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IV cause is v/orthy of promotion, for there are always great obstacles to
be overcome in the attempt to bring different races to a sympathetic iinderstanding of each other.
**I think that I state a generally recognized fact when I say that the Norwe- c' gians,as a whole, stand high in the esteem of Americans. But this does not ^'' imply that there is as yet perfect understanding between them. Americans do ^- not see things from the Norwegian point of viev, nor do the Non\»egians al- C ways understand the feelings and sentiments of iimericans. As a result, there "^ is a certain amount of irritation. Leif Ericson in a pertinent illustration S of this fact. ITae most modest claims that the Norvvegians make for him irri- tate some Americans. They are not all as ready to yield a point as a wag in Wisconsin, who, on hearing of Leif 's claims to honor, said: •V/ell, I alvjays thought it v;as George Vmshington who discovered iunerica; but if it has to be a foreigner, I would just as soon have it Leif as anybody else»*
"I said there was sometimes irritation. The Scandinav^* an looks ba^k upon a racial existence that antedates the earliest beginning of Athens and Home*
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IV He is proud that his race has maintained its identity and individuality
up to the present, from time immemorial, and hence, in certain moods, he is inclined to view the Yankee as a callow upstart, especially when the Yankee swaggers, which he sometimes does. The American, on the other hand, proud of the brilliant achievements of a brief century of national life, does not alvmys give honest heed to representatives of more plodding nations. But he is learning. Time and experience and expansion are giving him a wider horizon and broadened syiig)athies.
'^The Norwegians in America, however, have no particular fault to find. They have a spirit of independence, bom of the consciousness of the great con- tributions they have made in the building of this nation. They certainly do not consider themselves parasites on the tree of American liberty. And still they are not all, as yet, thoroughly imbued with the best ideals that America represents. Considering especially the barrier of language, that would be too much to expect. But their children and grandchildren vdll be so imbued. The ultimate civic ambition of the Norv/egians in America is to do their full duty toward this country; to transplant the virtues of their
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"Meanv/hile we are not disposed to believe tliat any thoughtful American will view with suspicion the fact that the Norwegians of America cling with affection to the traditions and historical achievements of tueir fathers* There is nothing in them that nms counter to good Americanism* A people's C traditions are a mighty cultural force, and cannot safely be disregarded* r^ ilmerican history and traditions can only rarely become the property of the S immigrants* It is their children who will inherit these priceless resources l^ of good Aiaerican citizenship* And so I say as iny final word: Let the ^ Norwegians in America, and their children and grrndchildren, if possible, often turn to the rock from which they are hevm*^
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THE LEIF ERICSON MONUMENT
Just across from the pavilion on Humboldt Park an elevation of earth has
been made and a large rock placed there on which the Leif Ericson statue
will be set. Fifteen societies will participate in the parade this after- ^
noon. The line of march will be, as follows: ^
From Scandia Hall, down Ohio Street to Scuigamon Street, then to Grand Avenue, Center Street, Erie, Noble, Superior, Robey and Division Streets to Humboldt Park.
1. Music by the Northern Light Band.
2. Address by A. I. Elvis
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3, Song — ^Sangeriiilsen*' finger- regai^d/.
The Norwegian Singerti League.
4* Address by O.A. Thori^.
Dedication of the LtonuiTient.
5, I^ffusic by the Northern Light Band,
6* Presentation of the Afonunent to the West Park Goinnissioners by L. E. Olsen, President, Leif Erikson Monuiiient Society.
7. L£p. Bangs, President of the West Park Board, officially receives the gift (sic).
8. Singing by Norwegian Singers League.
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9. ''AmericEf, sung by the audience, accompanied by Northern Light Band.
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The V/est Park Board has formally accepted the Leif Iilricson statue for erection in one of the parks on the '..est Side. As earlier mentioned, the committee to negotiate this matter v.ith the Board consisted of L. E. Olson, president of the Leif Ericson Monument Society, together with Messrs. O.A. Thorp and Charles Thislew, the architect. As to. Thoi^) and Mr. Thislew were unable to be present, Mr. Olson v;as the sole negotiator to meet vdth the Park Board*
to. Olson mentioned that he had been informed that it was customary for the Board to provide foundations for statues that were to be placed in the parks on the '.Vest Side. The Board immediately agreed to provide funds for the funda- ment of the Leif Ericson statue. This fundament will cost about ^^500.
The acceptance of tho monument was unanimous, and to. Olson said to a reporter of Skandinaven that all the members spoke very favorably of the statue. Several of them had seen not only innumerable sketches, but also the model itself in
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the studio of Mr. Asbjornsen, and they v;ere delighted to get the statue for one of the parks on the V.est Side*
No decision v;as taken as to v.iiich park is to contain the monument, but the attorney of the Board, I^r. Chcirles B. Paolicek, v;as appointed to assist the committee in the selection of a suitable place*
Sculptor Asbjomsen long ago started the execution of the monument itself. It is being modeled in wax at his studio, 300 V/abash Avenue, Vvhere he moved vjhen he was about to begin work on the statue. His former studio was not large enough for a statue of the size of the Leif Ericson monument. It is expected that the sculptor will have the statue finished early in the summer.
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^IF ERICSON LUITUMENT/
On behalf of the Leif Sricson Llonument Society, I\ar* 0* .i# Thorp has sent a communication to the V^est Park Board requesting that a conference be arranged betvjeen representatives of the Society and the comraissioners. The V/est Park Board has resolved to invite the members of the Moraument Society to the next meeting of the Board in order that negotiations may be undertaken for a suit- able location for the monument v/hen the latter is finished. It is probable that the monument will be located in Humboldt Park.
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THi£ lj:if 3:ric3cn festival
The entertainment for raising money for the Leif Ericson monument, which the Leif 2ricson Society had arranged at Scandia nail last Saturday evening was not as well attended as had been expected, and as a consequence, the finan- cial result was rather slight.
The program opened with several numbers by Ivlr. 0. Neargaard's orchestra, after which Mr. W. C. Thorp presented moving pictures and stereopticon views from the Paris exposition, from the war in China, the Leif L^ricson monument model, and a mass of humorous moving pictures. All the views presented were good and were warmly applauded.
The Norwegian Glee Club sang several numbers and won v;ell-deserved applause. The Bjorgvin Dramatic Club presented C. Kostrup's comic play '♦Soldaterloier*' (Soldiers' Gaieties). The presentation was very good and the applause long
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and enthusiastic.
After the entertainment there was dancing.
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The Norwegian Society for a Leif Ericson monument held an extra meeting at Scandia Hall last Monday evening. A committee consisting of Messrs. A. J. Slvig, J. Asche, and G. H. Lee was selected to present to the Norwegian National Association a resolution to the effect that the ^ income from the Seventeenth of May festivities of the National Association .-^ should he turned over to the Society for a Leif Ericson monument* pi
At the meeting the president was also authorized to appoint a committee to ^ decide on the most suitable location in Humboldt Park for the monximent.
The president appointed Messrs. 0. A. l^orp, C* H. Lee, L. E. Olson, and as consulting member, Architect Thisslev. The president was also requested to engage a v/oman to go about selling certificates for twenty -five cents, fifty cents, one dollar and five dollars, the proceeds to go to the monument fund. The committee in charge of the festival J^o be held/ at Scandia Hall on Saturday, October 20, presented its report, including the
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5. a. "Skjon er du Nat" (Fair are You, 0 Night), 0. W. Ricktor
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^^lE miF liRIGSON STATTd7
The board of directors of the Leif Ericson Monument Sociaty at its latest meeting unaninotisly adopted the sketch by Mr, Sigvald ilsbjomsen as a model for the Leif Ericson monument.
/j3 previously mentioned, the Society, in its agreement with Blake and Company stipulated prices for a statue of a hei^t of nine or ten feet; consideration of the question as to which size to decide upon was postponed until a later meeting. This v/as done in order to give the Norwegians in Chicago a chance to discuss the matter prior to final decision.
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GRIOlIiAL iil.D COPY
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The Chicago Record for Tuesday contains a series of interviev/s v;ith Kon^ecians in Chicago in connection v;ith l.j?« Sigvald Asbjornsen's sketch of a statue of Leif Elricson, The paper contains nine of these interviev/s; only one of these, one by Lr* Hans i^ordahl, agrees v/ith the coirmiittee of experts that declared the model an excellent piece of v/ork. One of the statements, from Dr. ^. T. Boyesen, is somewhat indeterminate; the others are strongly condemnatory.
Only one of the nine gentlemen who have expressed their opinion of the work has seen the work itself. This gentleman is Ir. Hans I.ordahl. Up until Tuesday noon — ^many hours after their criticisms had been printed — the others quoted by the Record had not seen the model.
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in fominc their opinion except the drav/incs vmich appeared in the nev/spapers last Sunday, .-^s everybody xcnows, nev/spaper drav/in^s of this ty]oe v;ill invariably be inore or less distorted. l~hat such is the case becones all the more evident v;hen one considers that all those v/ho had seen the v/ork itself, up to I'uesday noon, without exception v/ere highly pleased with the inodel, while seven c^ntle- men who had not seen the ori^iinal but had judced frna nev/spaper dravan^s have expressed their displeasure v/ith the nodel. Lnanii.ity as coir.plete as that in evidence here could hardly be imagined, unless the drav/in^js and the ir.odel itself cave th3 sar.ie iripression.
The Kian v/ho c^^thered the criticisms referred to, the Scandinavian reporter of the ChicacQ Record, last Saturday suid to one of the ;;riters in the Slcandinaven:
"You knov; that our paper does not appear on oundays. In writing of the Leif TJricson statue and the ..sbiornsen ;.:odel I shall have to find material that has not been used by the other papers, '.o do so \/ill not be very easy, but I ruess I may be able to find something;." ijvidently he did.
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LjIIF ERICSSON ^STaTUE A.sbjornsen*s Conception of The ':tatue Is Studied by Committee
(7ood-cut 4" X 8" of the model)
I.!r. Sigvald Asbjornsen's model of the Leif Ericsson statue was inspected last Saturday by a committee of twenty-five prominent Norwegians together with representatives of the press. This committee agreed completely with the artists* committee which, with iVIr. Charles L. Hutchinson as chairman, had been appoint- ed to study the statue and render a verdict. This verdict was most flattering, and similarly, all those invited on Saturday were most pleased v/ith the model, and nobody had anything but praise for the artist. The committee of artists presented the following report to the Leif Ericsson Society, addressed to the president, Llr. L. £• Olson:
"In accordance with your request the committee appointed by you met at the study of Sculptor Asbjornsen and there inspected his model for the intended statue of Leif Ericsson. V/e are pleased to report that we are particularly well satisfied v;ith the model, and we most heartily recommend it to you for acceptance. It is
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the opinion of the committee th^;t if the statue be executed in the same spirit which characterizes the model, then it will be of great artistic value, worthy of being placed in any locality v/hich our city may have to offer."
The membors of this committee of artists consisted of ?v!r. Hutchinson, chairman, and Messrs. svend Svendsen and Charles A. Coolidze. Llr. Hutchinson transmitted a copy of the report to L!r. Isbjornsen irnmediately after it ivas received by the Society, and in a letter accompanying this copy zhe well-known art critic end supporter /of the project/ speaks as follows:
*Tersonally I am enthusiastic about the model and am hoping that you v7ill execute the statue in full accord with the model. The spirit of the work is magnificent; the figure is simple, dignified, and heroic, and I do not need to add that it is artistic."
/unong those who inspected the model on Saturday was Banker H. G. Hangan. He ex- pressed his complete satisfaction with the work and declared that the conditions
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which he had imposed as to the support of the Leif Ericsson Society had been coripletely fulfilled.
Svend Svendsen, who v;as also present on t is occasion, offered to paint a picture v;hich the .Society mic:ht dispose of in the interest of its treasury. Among others present on Saturday v;ere I.lessrs. Thisslev, architect, Hans Nordahl, B. Gsland, Tho:nas iilhert, •^. J. Zlvi^, Cscar M. Torrison, attor-iey,
and John Anderson. Lett-^rs of excuse had been received from several of those v/ho had been invited but had not been able to come.....
The model presents a rare combination of leanness and power; both these motives are so strongly represented that in this respect the fip:ure must be said to re- present an ideal rather than a reality, :ance it would be rather difficult to find a man who fulfilled the requirements, in these respects, of the statue. Inasmuch, however, as both in the total impression it p-ives and in its various details, the model passes the strictest examination as to anatomical correct-
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ness, the idealism referred to Is so far from indicatin.^ e weakness in the artistes conception that it undoubtedly is one of the characteristics of the model which most strongly contributed to the unanimous satisfaction with the work. It is the very combination 7;hich malces the figure appear heroic, as I.'j?. Hutchinson expresses it.
The face possesses regular features, is forceful and of .genuine ITordic type. The expression is calm and clehr. As to the historiccil details of costume and weapon, Vx. Asbjornsen has made thorour^h studies of the matter, and the result is that no anachronisms or incorrect articles of v/earing apparel or weapon are to be found on the figure.
It is the intention of the Society to h ive the statue cast nine feet tall; but the president, Mr. Olson, stated to one of the reporters of the Skandinaven that if the sentiment among the Scandinavians in Chicago favors it, the plans may be changed so as to make the statue ten feot tall instead of nine feet. It may safely be said that a statue executed in the spirit of the Asbjornsen model will
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add honor to the Ilonvegians in Chicap.o, if the statue finds a placo in one of the city*s parks.
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3kandinaven (Daily ^Idition), June 14, 1900.
"JA^TTo AIT 0^:1.1 ::K i:h'^ct':d
An^el Nelson
Soon a festival will be held comiev.iorating Ihe one thousandth anniversar:/ of the first arrival of Norwe/^ians in /unerica. In connection with this, a memorial column in honor of the event oup:ht to be erected. I would not favor the erection of a man of metal, but rather a memorial stone, an obelisk,.... It ought to be at least one hundred feet tall, but preferably several hundred feet, the sides covered with inscriptions in runes, descriptive of the first arrival of the Norwegians. Cn the base the same description v/ould appear in translation.
Humboldt Park would seem to be a suitable location for an obelisk as mentioned.
It would be interesting if any of the readers could supply information as to the
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cost of such a stone, not one of marble, but of granite or some similar tjrpe of stone*
Every Norwegian, man or woman, young or old, ought to take an interest in this matter and get in touch with the Leif Ericson Society in Chicago for the pin*- pose of having a memorial erected of that event of a thousand years ago. The summer is too far advanced this year for the immediate erection of a monument as mentioned, but let us have the pleasure of beholding something great next y^ar when the Norwegians gather from all over the v;orld to celebrate the /thousandthT" anniversary of the earliest entrance of our countrymen into Amer- ica.
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statement by Ilr. 4sbjornsen
I have deliberately and carefully refrained from ent^rinf^ the discussion^WlTch has been conducted in the Skandinaven relative to the Leif "^ricson monument. It would be rep:rettable if the cause v/3re to suffer at all fro:i the discussion, for, like Ilr. /Tmil7 Bjorn, I too am first of all patriotic in the matter.
I agree with Lir. Bjorn that co::ipetition is desirable, and it would please me even now (after the v;ork of making the statue has been allotted to me) if ive could have competitive bidding? open to any sculptor.
The rurrior that I had demanded an unreasonable price for the monument must have grovm out of a mi sunder standing".
A few years ago the matter v;as lightly mentioned to me; at the time I made an offhand estimate as to nrobable cost. The amount then mentioned h^r me was con-
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siderably below those paid for the monuments erected here by the 3v;edes and the Danes; it was also considerably less than the cost of the statue of Cle Bull, erected by the Norwep^ians in !.Iinneapolis.
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THS LSIF SRICSON MCI^ffiNT The Manner of Ordering the ?'on\iment Vo ^j.i.A. ^)
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"Fair Play^
VJe hear that a tombstone is to be erected for Leif Ericson here in Chicago. Chicago has about 60,000 Norwegians, and since it had been shown that no v/orthy monument had been erected for Leif Ericson, it was ^^-esolved that Chicago should do it.
For many years the committee in question has been at work, and now we hear of the result: a tombstonel A tombstone over Leif Ericson, and at the same time, over the Norv^^egians in Chicagol
Some wild stories are abroad about !v!r. Sigvald Asbjornsen, the sculptor, and his attitude in this matter. We repret to have to saj'- that certain members of
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the Leif liiricson Monument Society have been instrumental in spreading these stories. The present writer heard the story from the president of the Society, Mr# L. S. Olson, in person, and the gist of the matter was that Mr, Asbjomsen had attempted to force the Committee to p?^y him an unreasonable price for doing the work. The plain fact is that l!r. Asbjomsen has never received any prop- osition in regard to the matter. Four years ago Mr. Asbjomsen met one of the members of the Society in a streetcar, and the latter then asked Mr. Asbjomsen about the probable cost of this possible monument. Mr. Asbjomsen gave an indefinite answer to the indefinite question, and since then he has heard nothing about the question and knew nothing of it until he read about it in the papers and was infonned by Black and Company that the contract had been signed. And after that, Mr. Black came to Mr. Asbjomsen to ask him if he would make the statue in accordance with Vx. Bjorn's drawing.
Mr. Asbjomsen answered that under any circumstances, if he were to make the statue, he must make it in accordance with his own ideas and not with the drawings of somebody else* Such is the status of the matter now. ' /^,
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Of course, lilr. Black understands that a statue v^hich does not carry the name of a sculptor would be more or less worthless and would not be permitted to be erected in a civilized city. For this reason he is now trying to have Mr, Asbjornsen lend his name to the statue, at a ridiculously low fee.
This piece of history, then, was enacted in Chicago in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred, and the actors in the scene were '^representative Norwegians'*! And thus the Norwegians will be planting a nice tombstone — over themselves I
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TIIE L3IF ERICJON ilOKUMi^IOT
A Nor»^egian Protests Against Suggested Plan
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In a report from the last meeting of the Society for the Leif iiiricson Llonuraent, published in Skandinaven for May 30, it is stated: "A sketch for the monument, presented by I.Ir# iilmil Bjorn^was adopted, and the board of directors was instructed to contract with the sculpture firm Black and Company for the malcing of a statue in the course of the sumr.ier."
It 1*5 true, then, that the Society for the Leif Ericson Monument actually inteuiis to erect a monument as indicated in Humboldt Park* It is no use to try to camouflage the matter by designating Black and Company as a sculpture firm* The firm is simply a coi.ipany which executes whatever is
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ordered, in iron or in bronze, in accordance with drawin.^s sub- mitted© Statues of this type may be quite agreeable to look at — as orna- ments in private gardens, at water outlets, etCo-- but there is hardly anybody who would call these productions works of arto \Vhen, on the other hand, the question is concerning a statue to be erected in one of the parks of the city, and especially where it is a question of a man, the looks of whom nobody knows, then we must demand, first of all, that the statue be a work of art.
Black and Company possess many statues already finished* Why not buy one of these, then paint in large letters easy to read: **This is sup- posed to be Leif Ericson.^ If this v;ere done the fee to Vx. Smil Bjofti would be saved, too. Nobody could claim that the figure thus placed in the park would not be a true likeness of Leif Ericson.
The Society for the Leif Ericson Monument has taken upon itself the re-
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sponsibility of acting for the Norwegians in Chicago* But in
doing so, the Society is under obligation to carry out its undertaking in a manner worthy of the Norwegians •
The Society must not attempt a short cut in order to get rid of the whole matter^ Either the Society must get enough money to secure the erection of a monument which is a piece of art, or else wait until the necessary money can be raised in other ways.
We, who are not members of the Society for the Leif Ericson Monument, are not satisfied to have the Society place in one of the City^s paries a statue of the explorer that will be laughed at by people who under- stand art*
The members of the Society for the Leif Ericson Monument are nice, decent people, but it is hardly a misstatement to say that they do not understand
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art. The present writer begs to urge the Norwegian artists in Chicago to present their views on the matter.
The sketch presented by Mr. Smil Bjoi*n is attractive and well executed, as is everything coming from his hand, but this fact does not alter the matter in question. Does Llr. BJoi?n really believe that a statue con- structed by the firm mentioned above to coincide with his sketch will be a work of art as the term is understood in our days? In other words, does Mr. Bjo?n believe that the statue to be ordered will compare, from the point of view of art, with that of Linn6 erected by the Swedes, or that of H. C. Andersen erected by the Danish, etc.? What do Messrs. Asbjofoison, Svendsen, and Hawlins think of the matter?
i\nd finally, does the Society for the Leif Ericson Monument know that there
is in existence a committee, appointed by the Grovomor, the objective of which is to determine whether or not a statue is worthy of being placed in
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the parks of the city, and has the Society made inquiry as to
whether this committee will accept a statue which will bear the earmarks of the ready-made? Many Norwegians in Chicago would be interested in some infonuation on these questions. If a monument is to be erected, it ougiht to be one of which the Nonvegians may justly be proud.
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THE LSIF ERICSON MONUMENT
The Leif Erlcson Monument Society had a general meeting last Monday evening at Scandia Hall. The treasurer, Mr. C. H. Lee, presented a report for the past half year, siiowing a balance of $2,030*52 in the treasury.
Mr. L. E. Olson was re-elected president and C. H. Lee, P. A. SJolle, C. Neargard and A. C. Thorsen were chosen directors. F. Ferdinantsen, Lind Hansen, A. Jorgensen, and Hans Hansen will continue as directors*
A sketch of the monument, presented by Mr. Emil Bjorn, was accepted* The directors were instructed to contract with the sculptors' firm of Black & Company for the making of a statue in the course of the wimraer. The monument is to be nine feet high and will be cast in bronze. The board of directors reserves the right to accept or reject any model which the firm may present. It has been estimated that the monument will cost over three thousand dollars, so that the Society still needs about one third of the required onount*
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The question arose, at the meeting, as to where the monumeht ought to be located. Some sug^'^ested Logan Square, others Humboldt Park, Final decision in this matter v/as postponed until another meeting*
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Dear Sir: Sometime c.;^o, Lr, 01b.f iJllison su-: nested in these coiurins that a bust of Dr. Nansen, in bronze or mairble, be m:de by a ITorv/e ;ian artist, ^nd that some 'Dublic-soirited Iworvjei^-.ian, or ..or.je.^ians, of Ohioj.:::o, furnish the necessary .'unds. -le su^jejted further that tie bust be -oresented to the Chicago Art Institut-?, v;here it vjoula serve as a lastinc; lonument- to the m-jie of the man v;hose features vjere reproduced, to its g-jnerous donor, acid incideu- taliy, to tiie j'orv.'e.uans of Ohioa.'^o*
It is sini;ular and not at all creditable that trie iiorvje::ians, aloMe of the tiiree Scandinavian nationalities, are a:.^ yet ab olutely v.lthout representation in the Art Institute, not to mention our heretofore evident failure to erect
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a monument in some park, ^ur brethren, the "v/edes and the Danes, are 7:ell represented in the 'o:t Institute and in the parks as v;ell.
\re the rich, old T'orv/e.^ian Vikinf?s hidin^c:?
Cf course, they dug into their Dockets v;hen the Viking ship wis broup:ht /over/ and present'^d to "ohe Fields' Columbian ]:useu:n, and when they brouf^ht /over/ C. Krogh's painting and ^resented it tc the sane institution.
Neither the donors, nor the !^or;?eraan people in s^eneral, have been entirely satisfied v;ith the manner in :vhich the nroper authorities; have treated these generous gifts. But the "oossible lack of appreciation shown in these tv/o cases does not bar success, if Vt. ""Hi son's sup^r^estion b'^ acted uiDon.
That the idea of selectinp^ Dr. ITansen as the subject for such a bust is a happy one, is demonstrated by the esteem and popularity he is enjoyin'ir, so deservedly, among all classes and nationalities, and by the earer interest and sincere
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admiration v/ith which the story of his de^ds is received,
!.'r* .vSbjornson, vihom r!r, Clliscn proposes as the ri.'^ht man to do this v/ork, is, as we all know, a younr:, talent •:^-d "Torv/e^'ian sculptor, struf?:glinf:^ hard in our midst to reach his -^oal: a name and success as a Norwegian sculptor in the United States. His several busts of prominent TTorwe^ians and others in this and other cities — lately that of ^jalnar Hjorth Boyesn — have gained for him confidence in his talent from all who are acquainted v/ith his v/orks.
Is there any lIor?jeQ:ian with heart and means — there are many with either — to put this idea into r'=»alitv, thus em^ravin^- his name on the honor roll of the Norweg- ian colony in Chicago, as the donor of a bust of Dr. Nansen to the /irt Institute? A name thus made will endure, even thou.^h the rest of the donor's deeds may be forpiotten.
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To our xorefat-iers belonp; undoriiably the -icnor of beinp; the first ;^/hite men ever to oroad up-^n .Jierican 3oil. .;e have aut'ioritative '.istorical data evidencin^^ their early arrival on t-is cnrtinrit, v;!;il^ reports of still earlier dis overies of t.iis ho li .:--)■. *ro ar-j va.*ue .r.d uncortain and shrouded in ra^.^holo'-ical fc:;»
In a couple of d-:,cad?s it v;ill be nin::: 'van-Ired years since t:ii3 Treat dis- ■tovery toch r^lace, anc. iL i ; no-; p-^o^^-ose? "co or'^ct a nonu:.i"Txt in ^::'^jrior3' of t lis historical ov^nt, near z:.e coast v;ii :re Leif ^rikson and his m'^n landed after liavin*: sailed their tiny oat across the ocean. Cn t:ii3 sane continent, •.;hich Leif Liscoverec, t'^ousands of I'lis nationals, ri-^n and vio'ien, have later found their hones, and this monument will for the coninr; p;enGrations, bear proud v:itness of tlvj. race vjhic'c, counts .-"vnierica's first discowr-rr ancn,'^: its/^'^
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But if tills unclerta^in,^, so ;onoruble for tho Scandinavians, is to attain the national si,^nificc.nc9 'vhics it merits, the funds necessary for its ccnpletion should be contributed bv our c/:m peo de. The- amount of each individual con- tribution is not ?o i:i)ortant but t:ic participation should bo r^eneral, go that it can truly be said that jcandinavirins in 'ji-rica erected z is monur-ient . If, for instance, ever:' :ian and v/o:.ian of our nationality v;ere to donate 25 C"^nts, on thy- €ive^rci^e, a sufficiently lar^e sur.i v;ould be collected to really shov; the v/orld tliat we, as a people, honoi* our ancestors.
But if a national ^ubscri':tion is to bo undci^takon, th-^- invitation should be issued by our laost prorrdnent .iie:., -^u^^^osin^ Clr3 Bull and Professor H. ^. .'aiderson took th^^ load? The honor and fa:ae 7;hich th'-i violin virtuoso has v;on in the old as v;ell as in the nev; v;orld, ha: been rsflectea back on the nation, and ainon;? our count r^.^.ien o:i this ::id3 of the ocean, none has done siora to
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spread the knov/led^^e of our peor)le»s history than Professor Anderson. Both of these men feel v/arnily for the uiother country and our precious memories, and we hope that for the sal'e of pronctinc our national honor and dignity, they V7ill rro to the front and or^a.iize a national su^' script ion for the Leif fund.
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II. COMl'RIBUTIONS J\ND aCTIVITIISS D. Banevoleut and Protective Institutions !• Benevolent Societies
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A new lodge of the Sons of Norway was organized yesterday. The Order now has 350 lodges. The new lodge Is called Leif Dietrichson Lodge No. 350.
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THE SCANDINaVlAN VWMEN»S BURIAL SOCIETY
On February 12, 1879, the Scandinavian Women's Burial Society was organized by eight women. Tlie Society has steadily grown and is now one of Chicago's most important organizations. Mrs. Christine Christofersen was elected first president, and held that office for twenty-five years* In those days, the »70's and »80»s, the women's societies were not recognized as they are today* It was considered a joke that women left their kitchens to become active in any type of work outside the home; •'Woman's place was in the home". But this did not scare the eight women who formed the oldest women's society in Chicago.
The moving factor in the enterprise was the fact that many people had come to America, the land of "golden opportunity," hoping to live in economic security without worry, but even though most of the newcomers tried and worked hard, many of them died poor, often not having enough money for funeral expenses. To have a respectable funeral is something our
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Scandinavian people all look forward to. In Norway, Denmark and Sweden the
workers were accustomed to having funeral benefit societies, so why not here jk
in America? All the unions had such plans that on the death of a member ^
the union paid a certain sum* This procedure was always welcome in the ^
IKDorer families* The new Funeral Benefit Society had this in mind* The ^
dues, to begin with, were two cents per week, eight cents per month, and ten gg
cents for initiation* The assessment was two cents per month* lliis was not g
much, but as the members were young and healthy, it was expected to have oj
quite a large fund before any money was paid out* C:^
The organization did not use the banks; the treasurer kept the money in her home in tin cans and boxes of all sorts* It is hardly believable that from such a aaall beginning the Society today has a large fund, and that they, in 1923, paid out benefits amounting to #4,000* On Jan. 1, 1924, the member- ship was 452. The Society has 80 bond and stock shares in the Mount Olive Cemetery plus a number of investment bonds in good Chicago real estate*
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As we mentioned before, the first president held office for twenty-five
years. Uie second president, Mrs# Anna Berg, served for fourteen years; and ^
the present president, Mrs. Marit 3ene, has served six years. Three presi- >'
dents in forty- five years is quite a record. Other functionaries have also ^
served long and faithfully. Mrs. Marie liinsen held the office of treasurer JT for twenty years; Mrs. Hanna Wilson is the present treasurer.
TSie Society has always contributed to every worth-while cause. The Society contributed to the Viking Ship, the Heeg Monument, the Old People's Home, and the Children's Home.
The dues were raised on January 1, 1924, to twenty cents; assessments, twenty-five cents twice a year, plus twenty-five cents for each death. The initiation fee is now $1.50. The Society now pays a death benefit of |200 plus flowers and one automobile for the officers who usually act as pall- bearers. This Society is considered one of the largest and strongest in Chicago today.
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consisted of Mrs* Helga Nelson and Mrs, Sneve, The main speaker of the day j^
Yvas Dr# Anders Doe. The other speakers were Mrs, Sandberg and Attorney ^
Brickson, The entertainers were Harry Hauge^ Mrs, Corby, and Miss Helve, g
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NORA LODGE 5
The Nora Lodge No. 1, R.H.K /Slights of the White Cross/" celebrated its sixtieth ^
anniversary last Sunday at Dania Hall. Nora was the first Scandinavian Good ^ Templar lodge organized in Chicago.
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The Svening Star, Lodge No. 4, R.H.K. ^^ights of the 'wliite Cross^ celebrated F its eighth anniversary last Thursday. The lodges of R.H.K. have taken on new ^ life since prohibition. o
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The Scandia V/omen^s Funeral Benefit Society celebrated its twenty-third
anniversary last Friday in the Knights ♦ Hall, 17;53 North Kedvale Avenue*
Mrs. Maria Fjeld organized the Society twenty-three years ago; she has been
one of the most active women in Chicago. LIrs. Laura Borgersen, the Society's ^
first president, and Mrs. Fjeld were the guests of honor a 2
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DAUGHTERS OF NOHZ/AY
The Anna Kolbjornsdatter Lodge celebrated its ai^th anniversary last night. ^
T-.venty-six nev. stars .vere added to its service flag wiiich no.v has a total ^
of seventy-seven stars. The Oselio Ladies' Singing Society opened the -^
celebration by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner". The first gold star was ^ then placed upon the flag. The festival ended by the Cselio Society singing Alfred Paulsen's beautiful "Naar Fjordene 31aaner'\
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HOLi; COIvlIlIG FlL^TTIiXL
The Sons of Norway held a home comin^^ festival last ni^lit at V/ickor Park Hall.
About thirty members who had returned from the war were present. The hall r^
was crowded. The program v;as excellent. Colonel Abe Davis gave the v;elcome ^
address. '^
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NARRa^ LODGE
Narrona Lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars, celebrated its sixteenth anniversary last Sunday at Mason's Hall, North and Kedzie Avenues. Norrona is one of the largest Good Templar lodges in Chicago^
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) ^ Apr. 6, 1919.
ODR OLDJST SOCIETr
The oldest Norwegian society in Chicago is the First Norwegian Women* s Burial Society* The members haye just celebrated a reunion at their hall, bringing together all the older and more important **old settlers***
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The Evening Star Lodge, R. H. K# dedicated its service flag last Thursday- evening. Mrs# Lina Larsen, the president, presided. The service flag was carried througli the hall by a member of the Lodge , flanked on both sides by representatives of the United States Array and Navy, and followed by a flag guard of Red Cross nurses in uniform. "The Star-Spangled Banner" was sung, followed by a roll call of those who were serving under the colors. A little girl pinned the blue stars on the service flag. Each time a name was called a woman stood up, either a mother, a sister, or a close relative of the one v/ho was "over there."
The Grieg Singing Society sang several nuiabers. Dr. Ingeborg Rasmussen spoke for the flag, the mothers, and sisters. George Krair.er spoke for the Non^j-egian National League. The celebration closed with the singing of "America".
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^/pAUGHTESS CF TH2 ."/HITS CRCSS/ %
The Evening Star Lodge, Daughters of the V/hite Cross, dedicated their service P flag at a festival last evening. There are twenty stars on the flag. ^
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Skandinaven (Daily 2Jditioii) , Jan. 51, 1918.
NOR\ LODGE
llora Lod^e is the oldest Nor.vegian Insurance and Sick Benefit Society in the United States. It v/as orcanized in 1860. ITora Lodge has alv/ays kept
up Nor.'/egian traditions. As an exanple, at the last meeting the Lodge ^
decided to pay the dues of eveiy meinber v/ho volunteered for service, for 3
the duration of the Tvar. They have also purchased Jl,000 worth of Liberty 3
Bonds. The Lodre passed a similar resolution during the Civil V/ar. 3*
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Skandinavent Dec,16,1917.
ANNA KOLBJORNSDA^ITER
The lodge Anna Kolbjornsdatter held election of officers the other day for the year 1918, The following were elected: Pres^ Mrs. Anna ^lathiesen; Vice Pres», I/jts. Sophie 2nger; Treasurer, Anna Nergaard; Corresponding Secretary, krs. Emily Esthns; Financial Secretary, Miss Julie Johnson, all re-elected.
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Skandinaven , Oct. 28, 1917.
SOCIETIES AND SOCIALS, ETC.
1. The Norwegian .'/omen's Sick Relief Society will hold its annual bazaar in ^*
the Parish House, Humooldt Park, on Monday, Oct. 29. All kinds of beautiful !==
articles. Also refreshments. The Sick Helief Society has done so much <^
good during its existence that it should be sufficient merely to mention the 3
affair in order to get strong support. 2
2. Annual bazaar by the Good Hope Society, (Young ladies* society) of Hauge Church will be held in the Sunday School rooms of the church next Friday and Saturday. Beautiful and useful things. Refreshments.
3. The Society Sikundasund is holding its regular meeting tonight at iiTabansia Hall.
4. Leif Erikson, Lodge ;^9, R.H.K.., is holding dance and card party Noveraoer 4 in the Hall of the Knights, 1733 N, Kedvale Ave.
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Skandinaven, Cct. 28, 1917. 5* Skandia A.id oociety vvill meet Thursdiiy, Kovember 1 at 3270 ^Vabansia Ave. 6» Great 400 Reformciticn jubilee at I.'edina Temole toni:/ht at 6 o'clock.
7. The Korj/e^ian Sin-^in^; Society celebrating 47 years jubilee on Tuesday, Oct.^
30th at ./icker Park tiireat he.ll. I'embers with ladies and friends invited. '^~
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9. Ref O'mation celebrations; A series of socials in celebration of the 400 years Reformation juoilee will be-;in L.t the First Lutheran Uhurch, Cor. Fullerton .-ive. and Ballou St. on //ednesday, Oct. 31*
A very varied program will be pre -ented at these socials. Everybody welcome.
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10. The Julletin, the ma.:azine of the Norwegian ..'omen's Assoc ic^tion has issued its third number contuining all the news of interest concerning the Norwegian »Vomen's Societies in Chica.^o* It also contains a mass of interesting^ data aoout women and tneir work in gener^il.
11. Great congress of youth at the Church of St .Paul, 2215 North Ave. on .'/ed. Oct. 31 •
12. The Harvest Social of the Turners tt the Humboldt Park Pcirish House comes to an end tonight. Excellent enter uoiinment* Husic, boxing, singing, readings. Frithyof ^/erenskjold will be there*.
13. Sidsvold will 'ive a H rd Time Pirty at Spaulding Hall on the first Thursday in November.
The great Accorcionist Irving S. Shuster will be there to entertain.
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NORWEGIAN
Sfcandlnavant Oct* 17 ^ 1917 «
EIKUNDASUND
Eikundasxmd is a Norwegian-American lodge or society in Chicago, organized ten years ago and its motto is ''Social and Beneficial*** This motto harmonizes with the deeds of the society during its existence. At its last meeting the society bought a $100*00 Liberty Bond. Since this society is probably the first of the individual lodges to take such step, it sends herewith the exhortation to other lodges in the city to follow in its step*
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SOROS IS BAZiiAR
A bazaar is being held tonight at !oreland Lutheran Church, Lawler Avenue, by^ the Sor08i8# The Sorosis is a society of the young ladies of the church. This society nas a membership of sixty and have meetings every other Monday. The present affair is the annual bazaar of the SorOsis and as usual, a large number of fine articles are on hand. Especially is the attention called to some beautiful laces and other pieces of handicraft.
A brief musical program is given every evening. Refreshments are being served.
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Skandlnaven, Sept. 20, 1917.
THE NORiTSGIAN ffOMBN^S 7EDERATICN
The building comniittee had a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Delegates from the various societies and others interested were present. The building is well under way. The chairman of the committee read her report which was encouraging. All the delegates present voted their support of the undertaking.
The Red Cross division is pressing strongly forward in its work. The office and work room has taken on a more business like aspect since the needed furniture and equipment has been provided.
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II D 5 SCAIDIMA'VSII SOCHSTES, CLU3S, ORa"u!JIZ:;TIONS , FOR 1915
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Norsemen's Singing Society; Lyder Birkdal, president; p rehearsals, Thursdays, 8 P. ll» ^
Bjorvin Sinking Society; Christian Clsen, president; rehearsals, ^Vednesdays, ^-
Jubal Male Chorxis; T. J. Kolderup, president; Otto C, Olsen, instructor • ^
Norv/egian Glee Club; !• LI. Larsen, president.
The Lark Singin^n; Society; Einar Siindene, president.
Nordraak Korv/egian Lutheran Singing Society; Bendik Olesen, president;
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John Rasmussen, instructor; rehearsals, Tuesdays Spald !£ixed Chorus; Otto Clausen, director.
Bands and Orchestras
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Norwegian Turner Band; Oscar Kollen, president. ;t«
Athletic Societies Danish Society of Sharpshooters; Charles Johnson, president. Norwegian Slci Club; John T. Engdahl, president; Einar Jensen, captain.
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Sleipner Athletic Club; C. IV. Sundene, president; Claf Gullauc, sports
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Norwegian Turner Society; Peter Thorkilsen, president. HS
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Benefit and Aid Societies Bethlehem Sick Benefit Society; Reverend Kolman, president.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Cct. 13, 1915.
Bethel Lutheran Sick Benefit Society; 0. V/ernes, president.
Norwegian Lutheran Sick Benefit Society; Peter Johnson, president. ;;
Northern Lisht Sick Benefit Society; Otto Berg, president. ci
New Norv/ay Sick Benefit Society; Llrs. Llarie ZinOkV, president.
Thora Scandinavian Somen's Society; Enga Stephens, president.
Genoveva Norv;egian v;omen»s Sick Benefit Society; Krs. li. Salvesen, president.
Nordfaelles Supreme Lodge; Henrik Henriksen, president.
Our Savior ♦s Sick and Death Benefit Society ^ur Savior ♦s Churclv^;
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 13, 1915. Peter Johnson, president, Danish ^^orker^s Sick 5\Lnd; J. Balle, president. ^
Martha Sick Benefit Society; I.Irs. I.:. Pedersen, president. ^
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Schleswig Aid Society ^anishj; Peter Balle, president.
Funeral ^^^rialT' Societies Hopes Anchor Burial Society; Fjts. C. Larsen, president. First Norwegian-American Llale Burial Society; C J. Paulsen, president.
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Scandia r;oneii»s Burial Society; !.:rs. I.'arie Blom, president.
'/."liite Star Biirial Society; /unelia Bercstrom, president.
First !Vomen»s Eiirial Society of Gliicaco /punish/; Llrs. Anna Berc, president.
Ivlinde V/omen's Biirial Society; Mrs. Yalbors Lund, president.
Evening Star Lod^e No. 4, Daughters of R. i:. K. ; Lirs. Ingeborg Rice, president.
Nora Lodge ITo. 1, R. K. K.
Leif Ericson Lodge No. 9, R. E. K. ; Sam Larsen, duke.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Cct. 13, 1915. Dovre Lodee IIo. 18, R. H. K. ; J. C. Tingstad, duke. TordenGkjold Lodge i:o. 15, R. H. K.; A. Larsen, duke. Coluinbia Lodge No, 25, R. H. IC; T. F. Stensland, duke. Synnove Lodge No. 2, Daughters of R. K. K. ; Lrs. Carrie Larsen, president.
Temperance Societies Illinois Ilorv/egian Temperance League; Reverend LI. S. Fretheim, president. Blue Ribbon /Danish Christian Temperance Societal. Yarden Temperance League; Hans Pedersen, president.
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Tordenskjold Lodge No* 20, I. C. G. T.
Denmark Lodce IIo. 23, I. 0. G. T. ^anisly^; John Eendiksen, deputy. Henrik Ibsen Lodge No. 27, I. 0. G. T. ; I. Thoreson, deputy. Fremskridt Lodge No. 49, I. 0. G. T. /panishT; G. Rasmussen, deputy.
First Scandinavian ;7oiiien»s Chxristian Temperance Society.
Normania Tent Lodge No. 264, K. 0. T. I.I. ; F. A. Carlson, commander. p:
District Lodge No. 3 ^or^egian District Lodge/, member of the Illinois ;g Skandinavian District Lodge, organized in 1907. £
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Lindnaes Lodge No. 50, I. 0. G. T. ; 01\if Solberc, deputy.
Fremskridt Lod^^e No. 7, Junior Lod^e; Julia Bjarne, superintendent.
Labor Organizations
Norwegian- 3'jLnish Tj'posraphical Union, local 272; Berner Hosvold, president
Scandinavian Painters Union, local 194; F. Azelsen, president.
First Scandinavian Shoemakers' Association of Chicago; Peder Hansen, president.
Sons of Norvray ^enevolent/ Bjornsteme Bjornson Lodge ITo. 17; Nicolai Salversen, president.
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Skandinaven (Daily -:]ditioii) , Oct. 13, 1915, Roald Amundsen Lodge No. 98; G. A. Christensen, president. Skjold Lodge i:o. 100; Sam Berge, president. Jonas Lie Lodce No. 99; Finn Llohn, president.
Daughters of Norway ^enevolent/ Camilla Collett Lodge; Mrs. Dora Grundeland, president. Anna Colbjornsdatter Lodge No. 36; L!rs. Anna llathisen, president. Nornen Lodge No. 14; LIrs. Lina Horn, president.
Other Societies Norwegian Society for a Home for the Aged; Consul Oscar II. Haugan,
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president; !,:rs. Henry Olsen, president of the V/omen's Aid Board of the Home for the Ared.
Branches:
Bethlehen Branch; Jacob Keleesen, president.
Concordia Branch; John A. Llelun, president.
Humboldt Park Branch; Ivlrs. John Thye, president.
Logan Square Branch; Anton Lund, president.
Wicker Park Branch; Henry Olesen, president.
Young Uomen's Aid Society; I'J^s. J. A. Paashe, president.
Norwegian Dramatic Society; producer of classical plays and operas.
Bethesda ITorwegian Lutheran Society for a Home for the A^ed; the Home is located at E244-46 Haddon Avenue; lJ*s. l.Iarie Rigstad, directress.
Bethania Ladies' Benevolent Society; Its. Anton Llaln, president.
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Scandinavian (Daily Edition), Oct. 15, 1915. Eidsvold Youth Society; John Orsahl, president* Ostlandicen Youth League; T. Gulliksen, president. Norv/eeian national Leacue; G^or^e I.:. Krarier, president.
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'HE 3CAiDIMAVIAII lECTHI^KIOOD
The Scandinavian Lrotherhood of America opened its convention at the Sherman Hotel last night.
Thirty delegates .vere present, representing: more than 15,000 people* The Brotherxiood is one of the lar^^est reli^^ious organizations in America. The convention v/ill take up matters of local and national interest.
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TIE BETIILEIE.; :JICK BEirJFIT SOCISTT
The Bethlehem Sick Benefit Society held its twenty-first annual meeting yesterday at the Bethlehem Church, Springfield Avenue and loxva Street • The :^ secretary gave the following report; ^5
Benefits paid out during 1914 $ 530*00 r;
Gash on hand, January 1, 1914 4 398.97 o
Dues payment for 1914 584.90 il
Interest •••• 11.43 S
Income from twentieth anniversary celebration. •••.•••••• 33.75 ^
Total. $1,029.05
Total expenditures ^^ 567.00
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Cash on hand, December 31, 1914 ^ 462>05
Total ;?1, 029.05
The membership of the Society on January 1, 1914, vjas 124. Tlie Society has paid out $10,710.10 in the last twenty years for sick benefits and funeral exDenses»
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interest oocurredo One of those whicn caused some excitenent v/as tne action p
of I.Ir« Iver I.I. IJalmstrora, who nad been recording-; secretary for nine years, C in declining to be a candidate for re-election. Ke retired after these years of active service. The president, George I.l. Krar.ier, v/as re-electea. Ljoen
iiidahl was placed in charge of the e.iploynent orfice. ^
The treasurer gave a brief report as follows:
The oeventeentii of I.Iay Festival brought in receipts of $3, 502 oil* The income for the year was .^5,891.65. The expenses for the year were ^2,470o89.
Llr. iibrahamson of the enployi.ient office reported tuat the farriers nad sent 9I, 544.09 to txie orfice for traveling expenses. The deficit for the year
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Tfie oonc of 'I'.ov.n.'^^ LocV'*^ liold it.", -nnu:,l coavu \ ?".!•: •. -i I'evr ^kr-^s ar-o« The seC' rotarv venoircod that i;-^! ne-; loci-'o-i^ ioiarKi i:-ie sapr^^ le body, Mud that tlie momlvrj^-'s'iij^ i*ns incf*ori'>>d by 1,6^0, rnhiny a tot:.l of 10 ^940, Tlie cash on aond, July 1, v/^n ,,109, 84-^. 10, coiiirired to ,.72,:;47.66 Tor l-3t year. 0. J. Gol^o, of C};iC'j.^^o, \rj.r. elocted rjupreio viGe-i^rosld.on''. .
-^n irip.ortmt re";()lution ar-r^ pasaed a^.ich adds the Can-jdiaa fla^^ to the lIor.vG.'iun and Jierin-ri flara; on the n\r^ro:ie cliart'jr.
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I'or'.vav oick B--nefit and .^id Jo^-ietv held a fe.itival last ni. ht in celebration of its ninth .anniverp/.iry, Tt.-i. i.'arie Linov; han been ^resident for the la-.t seven vear?;.
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III 3 3 a II B 1 a Skandiaaven (Daily Edition), toy 20, 1914.
S^Vl^rEiiilNTE OF LL\Y FSSTITLJ.
Tlie Jonas Lie Lod^e IIo. 99, Sons of Non^jay, celebrated the centennial of Nonve^ian independence v/ith imisic and son{A. The Lod^e has a Yexy good chorus, Liecutterno (The Lis 3Dys) , a chorus that certuinly vras excellent at the celebration. Brother Jvanson is their director. Tliey opened the progran ;vith "Gud oicne llorigs Land'* (God Bless llori'/ay^s Land). The violin- g ist, J. Id. Dybdahl, and the pianist, liss Gunda Isaachson, played several "^
old nelodies. The actor, Lir. Koht, read several scenes fron "Peer Gynt," ^
and the procran ended with the Nor-kve£:ian nationd anthen, "Ja Vi Slsker Dette Zr Landet/* sunc by the audience.
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The i'orv;erian-~)anish ? '?thodi^>t. .!.^i.'^>co-'ul D^acono:"'^ .^^id 3oci-'^ty held their annual ba^.aar at tlie I'.umbolit rarh . ari3:i '.louse on Thurs-rlay l^rida:^ and Saturday. Tlie chorup> of tl:e ..-r^dzie i.venuo Church and the ;!aronna Jtudent Chorus entertained.
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TEiL 3CANJlNAVIriIT mOTHEimOOD
The Scandinavian Brotherhood is a Scandinavian sick -and death benefit society. The Brotherhood recently initiated five hundred nev; members into its eleven Chicar.o lodges at an affair held at the Coliseuin last Sunday evening. The ceremonies .vere led by Chief Justice Karry Olsen /si^edeT.
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Tlie Brotherhood has eighteen thousand members throug:hout the United States. _ The national president of the Brotherhood is also the district president of ^ the Chicago lodges, .^. C. Hansen, /pane/.
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Skandinaven (Daily l^dit ion) , x*'eb. 22, 1914.
The irlrst ocandinavian ..oi.ien's Burial ;:ioci3ty colebratod its thirty-fifth anniversary last ni :ht at h'orthv/sst L'all. ^fhis is one of the fev; societies that have oeen able to "keen roin'^'\
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IE?/ NCR.v .Y BSlLiIFIT SOCILTY
The Hew Norvvay Sick and Death Benefit Society held its first iieeting of the nevT year last night. Irlrs. Marie ilinow, the newly elected president, presided. The Society's doctor, Hela Rund, talked on the subject of health and sani- tation, stating t at cleanliness and sanitation do more to maintain the health of the people than any other factor.
This Society has again elected delegates to the i^or/zegian National League. The delegates elected v/ere Mrs. Kanna .vilson and Llrs. Llathilda Thorse,
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BETHLEHEM SICK BENEFIT SOCIETY
The Bethlehem Sick Benefit and Aid Society celebrated its twentieth anniversary last night at the Bethlehem Church. Mr. Haakon Thompson presided. The guest of honor was Professor J. N* Kildahl, president of St. Olaf College. The Society was organized twenty years ago with a membership of thirty-five. The constitution committee consisted of Reverend J. N. Kildahl, Lars Olsen, Abraham Johnson, and Hans Tvedt. The first executive board consisted of Reverend Kildahl, Hans Tvedt, Haakon Thompson and Abraham Johnson. The Society was incorporated on March 22, 1897.
The purpose of the Society is to pay sick and death benefits to its manbers. Needy members receive aid from the Society.
The Society has 120 members at present. During the twenty years of its exist- ence, the Society has paid out $10,040.10; the cash on hand at present is $420.26.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Sept. 30, 1913. /mVI NOR';..^Y EErSFIT 3 oc iety7
The New Norxvay '.Vomen's Sick Benefit Society celebrated its seventh anni- versary with a bazaar* The Society has more than doubled its membership in the last year.
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KlTIC5iTS OF TIHC V.1IITE CR0S.3
The .\ftenstjernen (Eveninc Star) Lodge, Dauchters of the Knights of the V/hite Cross, held an entertaining and instructive program last Friday evening at Spaulding Hall. Sidsvold Drajmtic Club produced the humorous farce, "Klokker Ling paa Frierfod^' (Bellringer Link Goes Acourting)
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Dues payroents ^:i)3,054,24
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Expenses for 191R 5,250>05_
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The oldest Norv;eeian society, Nora Lodge, Knights of the VAite Gross, celebratea its fiftieth amniversary last Tliursday at Dania Kail. .Aout 250 people attend- ed» parries of celebrities mio attended tne celebration are oinittea in trans- lationj^/
Mr. Svend Pedersen, High Ilcble of the Knights, introduced Dr. ijiaers Doe, tne main speaker of tiie evening. Dr. Doe pointed out tnut one of the charter meiubers of Nora v;a£: present, Ole T. Birkeland. and requested tne guests to rise in honor of the eighty-year-old organizer. Tne Doctor spoke of the time when Nora had presented the Norwegian Fifteenth Wisconsin Reginent witix its regimental colors. He pointed to the banner, which had been placed over the stage, and remarked, ^The holes we see in that banner were made by bullets meant for a fighting Norv/egian, but a miss i^s as big as a mile. Though many fell at the historic battle of Ghikemagou /sicZ, a number of the old fighters are here to tell of that great day....."
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Dr. Doe closed by saying that txie ^*rtl*ten Post en (livening Post) in Ciiristiania already had the conplete story of tonight's festival* I wrote them a month ago; you see, I knev/ v;hat v;ould happen here tonight* No scoop for Scandia*^*
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The Nora Lodr^e of the Tlnirhts of the ^;;hlte Cross celebrated its 50th anniversary in Kedzie Hall, ]:edzie and I^orth Avenues.
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Nora Lodge of the Knights of the Vftiite Cross, the oldest Non-regian lodge in America, v.lll celebrate its 50th Anniversary on Jan. 30. The lodge began its social activities in 1861, and in Jan. 30, 1863, v;as granted a charter to operate as a fraternal insurance society, thus, beconing the cornerstone of the strongest Uorwe^rian fraternal order in /unerica. The second local was organized in Milwaukee, V/is.
At the end of the Civil V/ar, the silk flag made and presented by Non'^/egian women of Chicago to the famous ITo37v;egian regiment, the 15th Wisconsin infantry commanded by Col» Hegg, was given to Nora for preservation. Ivoany world famous characters have been guests of Nora since its organization, among
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them the Norv/egian violinist Ole Bull, and Jenny Lind* Many of the most prominent nembers of the Chicago Norv/egian colony have been members of Nora, and hundreds of others have been at various times its honored guests.
Today, due to the Norwegians being scattered all over the city, Nora has only 110 members; former members have been transferred to locals nearer their present homes. At present the Dovre local is the strongest one in membership, although >: Nora retains the distinction of being the parent lodge.
A banquet v.i.11 be held on Jan. 30 at Dania Eall, at which the president of the ^: Grand Lodge Sons of Norx*;ay will be the main speaker. Dr. Anders Doe will also "' speak at this banquet.
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The final session of tlie conveation of the IJon/egian Pioneer Society of America consisted of a banquet at .^jor^vin's Hall last iedriesday evening. The discouragej.ient of the first day, v;hen there had been talk of discon- tinuing the bi-annual conventions, had entirely di3ap2>jarod; and the boyish enthusiasm of the oli-tiners left xio doubt as to whotiier the meeting would be continued, ••• .
The speakers at the banquet ;/ere: Judge Torricon, toastmaster; Dr. A. Doe, Senator Thorpe, Mr, I.Ialaas, Dr. .,arloe, luiud lienderson, and Birger Osland.
Our intinate acquaintance v;ith these s :eakers and their ideals leaves no doubt in our rdnd that the injection ot renev;ed interest administered by them v/ill keep these people a' al:e to the possibilities of the society, far beyond the t'.;o years ere the ne:ct convention.
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The IIori7e/z;ian Pioneer Association of /imerica 7;ill hold its annual convention in Chicago, October 50th and olst. Old Norwegian settlers from the entire coiintry vdll gather to greet old friends, make ne:v ones, and plan for the futxire of the orp;anization. The business meetings v;ill be held in the Humboldt Park assBx^ly hall, but as the exact a'umber of guests is still un- kno?m, the time and placi for the banquet cannot be given yet*
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Sept. 9, 1912*
DAUGHTERS OF NOHV/AY
The Anna Kolbjornsdatter Lodge (No* 36) of the Daughters of Norway celebrated its second anniversary last Saturday evening at IVeneeda Hall, 5039 West Chicago Avenue* An excellent music program iwas heard, and several lectures were delivered.
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KNIGHIS OF THE VffllTE CROSS
The meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of the Vftiite Cross opened today. P. G. Wold, of Chicago, was elected Archduke. C. Trones, of Chicago, was elected Arch-Treasurer.
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KNICanS OF THE VffllTE CROSS
The building committee of the Knights of the IVhite Cross held a successful summer festival yesterday^ The purpose of the festival ?»as to raise funds for a new building* ••••A few affairs like this, and the Order will soon be able to realize its dreams*
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The Eveninc Star V/onen*s Lod^e No. 4, R. H. K. , v/as organized on June 21 at a meetine in V/abansia Hall. Grand Duke Carl Salvesen, with the assistance of
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••Bamevennen" (The Children's Friend) has arranged a concert to be held at Bjorgvin's Hall, at 3 P.M. on March 10th. The "Friend" is now thirteen years old, and has done wonderful work for the children of our local orphanage and for many poor children outside the hone; Scandia urges slLI, who possibly can, to attend the concert in supr^ort of this worthy cause.
The 'proceeds of the concert will be used to purchase an electric bread- making machine for the home.
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NORVJEaiAN
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It is a self-evident fact that the Sons of Norway is to be an excellent instmi-
ment for gathering the Norwegians of Austin. Our countr3nnen of Austin have, up ^
to the present time, been somewhat isolated firom Chicago^s Norwegian colony 2
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Norway and Jonas Lie Lodge is the result. The occasion was the third anniver- ^
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tables, each nearly the length of the hall, and another across the entire front cji (the table for the speaker and special guests) were loaded with good Norwegian food. The wonderful food and a very good program combined to make this a gala occasion indeed. The hall and tables were attractively decorated, Norwegian and American flags lent a festive atmosphere, and the Norwegian music, well played by L. Haugan's orchestra, put the finishing touch to a real Norwegian festival.
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Consul Rove, who came from Milwaukee to attend this meeting, said he felt exactly as he had felt many times in Norway when, on May 17, he and other children had marched, sung, and celebrated the entire day. Other speakers during the evening were Mr* Finn Mohn, president of Jonas Lie Lodge, Christ Andersen, past president, and Dr* Warlor, who spoke for Norway.
Jonas Lie Lodge has made an excellent beginning and, if one may judge from the enthusiasm of this birthday gathering, our Chicago locals of the Sons of Norway will have to look to their laurels or young Jonas Lie Lodge will leave them far
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Skandlnavea (Daily Edition) , Jan* 30, 1912*
THE BETHLEHEM SICK BENEFIT SOCIETy
The Bethlehem Sick Benefit Society held its eighteenth annual meeting last Monday evening in Bethlehem Church, Springfield Avenue and Iowa Street.
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The financial secretary reported the present membership to be 110. During the eighteen years of the Society^s existence it has paid out $7,677.60 in sick benefits and |1,400 in burial aid—twenty funerals at $70 each. Total benefits thus amounted to $9,077.60.
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p.l*/*Nordlyset*; (The Northern Light) Sick Benefit Society, believes in the old iNorATegitin imnner of celeoritinj the Christmas holidays ^ starting early and lastin : two .veeks. They started this Christmas observance on Saturday, Dec. 16th, jvith a c^^rd p^rty, and lunch. attorney Lssse Grundeland was the speaker of the evening, and several cf the members contributed vocal and instrumental numbers. The entire program v/as so p' tterned after the old I^^orse custom that all v/r... attended ixlmost felt that they had had a b:t of the real Norway.
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p«8.col«3.««"Anna Kolbjornsdatter /* lodge of the ••Daur;hters of Norway, •* held its first social evening on Saturday, Dec. 3» The affair \yas a success in every way and was fittingly rated a worthy supplement to the ••Bjornstjerne-Bjornson" recent gathering, tie are pleased to announce the commendable decision by both these lodges thiit liquors are to be barred from all social gatherings, and that such affairs are to be strictly for members and their families only. This decision is based upon the aim of making and keeping the sick benei'it fund self-supporting. These two lodges are numerically the largest in their respective sections of the **Sons"and "Daughters**, and the steadily increasing meraoership of both is evidence of the popularity of the organization.
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The hall was thronged with vigorous, vital youth that thoroughly enjoyed a
mixed program of song, music, recitation, and professional dancing. Dry speeches
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joy. A surr.ptuous banq^uet and aanoin. 1.0 lausic by a really >^ood ten-;oiece fl.
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NORA L0DG2
Nora Lodge No. 1, I^Znights of the V^Tiite Cross, the oldest Norwegian Lodge in the United States, gave a sexa /fish dinner/ Tor its meanbers last V/ednesday evening, at its headquarters, comer of North and .vestem Avenues. Quite a number of Ilnights attended, although many of the members were absent because the Norwegian Singing Society, to which many of Nora's members belong held its annual concert on the same evening.
After the business meeting, a table was served in the hall; there was an abun- dance of the usual smorrebrod ^Scandinavian sandwiches/. LIr. Abraham liaugan welcomed the guests, and informed the members and guests that the affair was given in honor of two of the oldest and most active members of the Lodge, .^ members who joined twenty-five years ago, in 1886. Captain L, J. Johnson said a few words for the guests of honor, Henry Tolzien and David Benson, who vjere
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then carried through the hall in a ''chair of gold," while the members sang "Ja Vi 21sker Dette Landet" (Yes, ^e Love the Land That Towers).
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On Thursday the Ulabrand Society celebrated its seventh anniversary v/ith a ban- quet at 7/abansia Hall.
The society's orchestra opened the evening's entertainment with a short, well- played concert. Miss Middleton sang several new Nor.vegian songs, with Lliss Jerjiy Thoresen at the piano as accompanist; she was enthusiastically applauded. Miss Thea Clsen pleased the audience with her excellently pla^'-ed violin solos and her recitations of several of Per Sivle's popular compositions. Ilr. 2ricksen Frank, inevitable promoter of mirth, had the guests on th3 verge of hysterics v/ith his comic stories and ballads.
Mr. Abraham Abrahamsen, as toastmaster, T^resented Mr. Olof Bemts, of the Norwegian consulate, as the speaker of the evening. Mr. Bemts spoke for Kor.vay and the Nonvegian-A'nerican colony. Mr. Losse Grundeland spoke for
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TJlabrand, reviewing shortly the histor:,' and work of the society. After this, several other meiabers and guests v/ere called on. All spoke of the pleasure and benefit they had derived from their luerabership in the society, and pre- dicted a successful future for the organization.
TJlabrand has done good work in our colony, though little publicity and no high-pressure advertising has announced its various gatherings. ''Still v/aters run deep.'*
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- The Scandinavian Progressive Club took its annual outing on Sunday September 17, traveling by auto to the Half Way Inn at Morton Park^ The motorcade left the corner of Humboldt and Logan Boulevards and carried a group of Chicago's pio- neer Norv;egians# Business and professional men, whose names have been familiar to all Chicago for many years, had gathered -do make this trip not only an out- ing but, in a sense, a reunion of old friends, a list too long "co report com- pletely.
At the dinner, v/hich was served by the Half Way Inn, Captain Itlichelsen spoke of the Korv/egian Pioneers' Society and suggested that this group be invited to organize in Chicago, pledging the backing of the Progressive Club. Applicants for membership in the Pioneers must be Norwegian and have lived in America at least forty years. H. Johnson, A. Johnson, H. Stoltenberg, and Glaf Roy were among the speakers at the dinner. All four favored the Pioneers for Chicago.
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p#8..«Nora lodge No, 1, Knights of the ffhite Cross, is the oldest local in the entire order. On Wednesday they served a fish supper in their hall at North and Western Avenues. Several other locals sent reprosenta* tives and the spirit of comradeship ruled the day. Mr. Solvesen, Arch Knight, has recently organized Nordkap lodge in New York City, and B. Pedersen represented that lodge at the supper.
Nora lodge will celebtrate the 50th anniversary of its founding in another two years.
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Skandinavea (Daily Ldition), June 14, 1911.
SONS OF norv;ay
The first district of the Sons of Nonvay held their annual conference last week.
There were 115 lodges re resented at the conference. It was reported that r 1,383 new members had joined the various lodges. •..during the year. No Chicago r lodges are represented on the district committee this year. &
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p.S .Dotre of Norge (Daughters of Norway organized a new lodge"Nornen"
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Several members of the "Chicago Sons of Norv;ay** were present at the installation, jg and President Goles of "Skjold** Lodge No. 100, S. of N. brought the good wishes of ^ the brother lodges and wished "Nornen" success in tthe undertaking.
The new lodge will take an active part in LVanston*s May 17th festival and Scandia wishes them the best of luck with the affair, although this years celebration of ^•Syttende .^lai" (!;Iay 17th) is to be more of a relig;ious festival then usual.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Apr. 27, 1911.
n/lUGETERS OF NORVL\Y
A nev/ lodge of the Daughters of Norv/ay was organized by the supreme
president, LIrs. Anna Mohn. Its name is to be "Valhalla Lodge No. 2". ^ ^^
The following officers were elected and installed: Lirs. P. G- Fingaard, ^
president; i:rs. Olaus Olsen, vice-president; Lliss Astrid Gundersen, ^
recording secretary; Miss Laura Andersen, financial secretary. Ten r-;
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Cross) who attended the regular meeting on April 6, when a class of six novices had been initiated into the mysteries of knighthood, vfere pleasantly surprised by a visit from Carl Calvesen, arch-knight Albert Johnson and B. Pedersen, prominent officers of "Nordkap" No. 30, New York City. The refreshment committee was busy preparing a nice lunch when surprise number tT7o appeared. An octette from the Norwegian Glee Club burst into full throated song that put every one into a real joyful mood after v/hich all felt and thoroughly enjoyed the tasty sandwiches and coffee, generously and efficiently served. The visiting knights were then introduced by J.O.Tingstad, Supreme Knight of "Dovre" Lodge and included v/ere Carl Salvesen, albert Johnsen, Louis Nelson and B, Petersen. Alternating with the speeches were songs by the octette and solos rounding out an evening of pleasure and instruction that was thoroughly enjoyed by both members and visitors.
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L^candia, Fel). 18, 1911.
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p.8, Jonas Lie lodge of the "Sons of Norway" celebrated its
19th anniversary at Holters Hall, Austin, on Friday, February 10. Tasty sandwiches (in abundance) and coffee were served, and in accordance with the rules of the Sons of Norway nothing in the way of intoxicating liquors was served*
Mr. Ray spoke for "Jonas Lie," and Ben Blessum for Norway. Mr. Anderson, president of the lodge presided dt*-ing the evening, and the entire program was clean cut and pleasing*
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The Bethlehem Sick Benefit Society held its seventeenth annual meeting last Monday in the Bethlehem Church, Central .^^.venue and Iluron Street. The president, Haakon Thompson, called the meetinc to order. Tlie minutes of the previous meetin-:^ v/ere read.
In the past year, tv/enty-ei^^ht sick claims, totaling 3495, and burial assist^ ance amounting to A^O v;ere paid — that is, a total of ^535 in benefits.
Treasurer's Report
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Cash on hand, January 1, 1;.10 )655.70
Dues received for the year • 5G6.59
Interest on bank deposits . 15.74
Total receipts .....•• ;a, 238.03
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Disbursements:
Sick benefits ;495.00
Burial aid 140.00
I.:iscellaneous expenses ...... ^ • 3^*^Q
Total disbursenients ;674.90
Cash on hand, Jr^nuarj^ilGll 5C5.I5 ■_
Total :l,S38.03 ^^
On Januar^^ 1, 1911, the Society had a nenibership of fifty-one men and eighty ^ vjonen. Since the organization of the Society, ;?,311.10 has been paid out f'^ in sick benefits, and .)1,050 in burial aid~a total of :;8,360*10 ,^
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Aug. 19, 1910.
KNIGHTS OF THE WllTE CROSS
The Knights of the White Cross held their convention this week in the Workers' Lyceum, Fairfield Avenue and Hirsch Street, One of the points of discussion was: "Shall the Lodge be called Scandinavian or Nonregian?** This caused quite a lively and lengthy debate, the general sentiment being that it should be Norwegian. As will be remembered, the Workers' Lyceum is the property of the old and militant Karl Marx Club. In this hall most of our progressive and revolutionary organizations were born.
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The meeting was cal3.ed to order by Carl Salvesen, the Archd\alce, who welcomed io the delegates fion all over North America. The secretary had prepared a list of the lodges and proceeded with the roll call. The Chicago lodges were represented as follows:
Nora Lodge No* 1: A. Hauen, Albert Johnson, and C. H. Hansen;
Leif Ericson Lodge No* 9: Sam Larsen, John A. Pedersen, and L. C. Olsen;
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Tordenskjold Lodge No* 15: Louis Jensen €Lnd Nils Eriksen;
Dovre Lodge No» 18: 0. C. Wold, J* 0. lliingstad, S* Troness, and Dr. N. A. TTnseth ;
Wergeland Lodge No. 24: Carl Salvesen;
Harald Haarfager Lodge No. 27: Olaf 0. Torstensen;
Columbia Lodge No. 24: William M. Nelson.
The Archduke reported that the national membership was one thousand. But he :~' pointed out that the increase was particularly due to the efforts of the last executive. Three new lodges have been organized, one in Milwaukee, and two in Chicago.
During the first day of the convention, only organizational questions were raised^
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The I.'inde (?Lcne].ibr-.nco) Ladies .^id ..ociuty recently celebrated its nine- :J
teentli anniversary in '..icker Par.: Hall. "310 president, l[r::. 7albcr^ Lvuid, ^_
opened the i.cetinj, spea'.rin:; briefly on the success of the society. i:rs» .-^
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out funeral benefits only^y^ g
The assets of the Society include: cas:i in the ban!:, .;1,161.0.C; loans on ^
property, '1,^'0; unl cash on hand, ^VC.O^ — a total of ;:.,7S0.04. Di
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SkcindinLiveii (Jaily -Jdition) , l-eb. 1, 1910.
The annual neotinr of the Bethlehen oick iienef it L)ociety i:as held yester- day/ in tlie Bethlehen Church, corner of llorth Center .venue -md .ent huron Gtreot. Tlio vice-chainian callud the neetinr- to order and pointed out that although the Jociety h:.d been fairly active, there \t\s much roon for iiiiprovement • Tiie secret. ry t].en follov;od uith hie report.
Tiie report of the financial secroti.iy v/as us follov;s:
Cash on hand, Januar^^ 1, 1909 j 592.68
Dues collected for 1900 578.65
Interest on bank deposits • 16.46
^1,187.79
Paid out in sick benefits in 1909 v4:^5.00
Lliscellaneous expenses. ... 37.00
Cash on hand, January 1, 1910 655.79
vl,187.79
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Skandinaven (Daily Jdition) , Teb. 1, 1910.
T\ie total membero'iip on January 1, 1310, v;as 133.
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Last 'fednesday the Ilnights oi the .."lite Cross inarched into rxiilnan and ruiclLly orcanized a lodge.
Tlie archdulie, i:r. Carl Salvesen, led tlie Ijiights in their narch. The leading ICiiights v.ViO attacked l-nllmon v;ere: 3vend lederseii, -d.bert Johjison, Dr. IJagnus Undseth, 2t. l\C. h'ansen, and J. Jtensland.
They v.'ere net at the station by C.J. ^jeldseth, v/ho tool: them to the Cluf Torstesen Hall.
.-ifterv;ards, the Ijiights spent an e::citing ni^lit in celebrating t;ie conquering of the city.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1910.
SOCIETY BETHSSDA
The Society held its yearly meeting in Zion's Church, last Thursday,
It was reported that the membership had increased from 79 to 119, and that the Society had purchased two lots, at a cost of $1,650.
The financial secretary's report is as follows:
Subscriptions §3,041.51
Dues 222.75
7th of June Festival 16.50
Dime banks 66.00
Norv/egian supper 60.00
Total .-^3,406.76
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1910. The treasurer's report is as follows:
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Cash on hand .;pl,609.8
From financial secretary 3,406.76 ^^
Interest collected 51.65 2^-
Total $0,068.21 ^
Total oxr^enses, 1909 2,199.27 r-
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^nlistedj 22.57
Loaned to various people 100.00
Sick Benefit Society ^^^^
On hand
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Total .;2,868.94
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Skandinaven (Daily Sdition) , Jan. 22, 1910,
Building Fund
Cash on hand ?^2,346.01
Books (collection) 65.00
Subscriptions • • • . • 1,255.50
Total 53,664.51
New TTxembers, 33.
Outstanding subscriptions, Jan. 1, 1909 ^ 324.00
Nev; subscriptions • .jLi^^Jp^
Total , ^T;577.50
Paid in ^^^-^^
Outstanding, Jan. 1, 1910 ^ 918.50
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Skandinaven (Dail^r Jdition) , July 25, 1909.
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The lihi.^Jtits of the *..Mte Cross have decided to gather the l^n^lish-speaking Ilorserp.en into its fold, and this r.ionth they are or^anizinc an Ijnglish-spealc- ing lodge, 'The ceronony vali take place at ochcll Hall, IJorth and Central Park Avenues, .-if tor the Lodce has been or^ani'^cd and the officers elected, ^^ a reception v;ill be held, The coL-rdttee elected to take care of the instal- rj lation and reception is busily at work. -o
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 16, 1909.
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The V;or;ien Have Done Fine l.'ork
At its last iieetinc, the First Scandinavian ;/onen*s Burial Society installed its nev; board of directors. Tlie ne\; board ./a3 not ^nev;**, hov/evor, Tor all of the incurribent officers v/ere re-elected. I Irs. Ilarie lialvorsen, assisted by ^
llrs. Berg, officiated at the installation "because t'.ie senior president of the F Society/, L.rs. Christine Christoff ersen, v;as unable to attend. This v/as the ^ first tiiie durinn the thirty-one and a half years of the Societj^'s existence 5 that Lrs. Cliristoffersen had been absent fro::i an installation ceremony of the Society.
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After the instnllatio:^ ceremony, lausical entertaiii-Ment v;as provided by the Helve sisters, who played violin and piano select iojis. I.isG I.'adsen and I.iiss Benson saiv:; tjiere was also sin^inj by tv/e^itv of the children froiii the Norvve^ian Orphanace. Ice Grea:!!, coffee and sandv/iches v;ero sold, the proceeds going to the I'or.vegian Crphana;^e Society.
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Tlie attondpuice v;as eiccellont : the iar.^^o ITortliv/Oot Kail, 69£-o94 '/est Nortli .iveinje, v/as fillod to capacity. Durlny. tiie r.ioetiii,^, the secret arv^'f i-rs. j^xJia Berc^^esen, road an extensive report coverin/^ the activities of the oociety.
On January' 1, the Society had 605 i.ienoers; durin^- the first half of the ^
present year eiyhteon nev; rierribors -./ere ad::iitted, so that the present raember- ^ ship niiiibers 623. Ji{:;ht meiiibers died durin^^ the first half of the year. In r^ cases of death the Society pays Jl^OO to t:ie sui-^/ivinc fajiily, and, in addition, ^ pays for flov/ers and Meets the cost of carriay.es for the board of directors. 2
During the first half of the year, .;1, 514.37 v;as received in i-ieiabership fees. Incone fror.i other sources aiaoimted to ol54. The incoio for the period, plus a treasury balance of •;730.24 i.iahea a r:rand total of „;2,4-i8.31. .-Expenses during the h.d.f-yevar period v/ere ;1,940.j2. The trustees v/ere paid .A^^O, so that j3o7.'}9 renains in the treasury.
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Eie financial st..tus o£ the Society is as follov/s:
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Skanciinaven (Daily Edition), July 16, 1909*
Cash in treasury • .^57*99
Cash receivable 203.79
Loans to members •••• 435*63
Stock in lit, Olive Cemetery •«••••••« .;3500«00
Mortgages • • •••..♦ 1>600*QQ
Total .:^, 097. 41
Cash in bank 375.00
Grand total ,$3,370.41
The First Scandinavian V/omen's Burial Society was founded on February 12, 1379 by nine v;omen, three of whom are still living. These three are Mrs. Christine Christoffersen and her two daughters, Liisses Kit tie and Arvine Christ of fersen. Llrs. Christoffersen v/as repeatedly elected president of the Society for tiventy-five years. She is nov/ eighty-four years old; yet she has invariably been present at the meetings, burials, etc.
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During the past thirty years there have been 227 deaths in the Society, and no less than ^2,750 has been paid as burial aid. The Society has alv/ays endeavored to assist its members v/hen they have needed help; it has also extended aid to the Norv;egian Orphanage on various occasions.
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Skandinaven (Daily lidition) , July G, 1909,
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Huiaboldt Tent #26, K. 0, T, 11. ^ at its last meeting;; received 135 nev/ members at Northwest Hall, 692 "./est liorth avenue.
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Skandinaven (Daily ildition), Mar. 7, 1909.
MINDE mimi BENEFIT SOCIETY CELiilBRATES EIGKTSSIITH AI^^IVERSART
The luinde (Remembrance) Ladies Society celebrated its eighteenth anniversary last Tuesday at V/icker Park IIall» 150 Liembers and their friends were present. After a brief business session, the president made a speech of v/elcome and then introduced LIrs. Rund v;ho delivered a speech about women, their conditions in Norway and in America, v/omen's suffrage and their position corapared with that of men.
Miss Rund has just returned fron a long visit to Norway. Vfliile in Norway she lectured in a number of places. She is a good speaker and reaped thunderous applause. After her speech, LIrs. Theiser, the marshal of the Society pre- sented her with a bouquet of flowers. She also presented bouquets to the president and the vice-president.
The secretary'- of the Society read her report as follows:
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Mar. 7, 1909.
The ninde Ladies Society v;as organized in March 5, 1891, eighteen years ago today, by four ladies, Mrs* 'jina Jorgensen being the leader; she was also Pres- ident of the Society for a while. After/rards one of the other ladies, Hrs. Back, was elected president. Both of these ladies have since died. Mrs. Rasmussen has been the president of Minde for a while.
Mrs. Lund, our present president, has served the Society faithfully for the past seven years; she was elected president on January 2, 1902. She can rejoice in watching the steady progress of the Society; since she beceurie the leader the increase in membership has been great. She has been laboring faithfully, and we hope to retain "r.er long as our president.
Besides L!rs. Lund, th9 Society has also had other women v/orkers of note. Of these, I believe Mrs. Sophie Olsen has been longest in the harness. ...but Mrs. Gina liseng and Mrs. Linda Ililsen are probably the hardest v/orkers besides those mentioned before.
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Skandinaven (Daily Sdition), Mar. 7, 1909.
Mrs. Linda Nilsen is nov/ our oldest member; in May she v/ill have been a member for ei^iteen years. I'here are also a few others who have been in the v/ork since the early years of the Society,...
During the eighteen years of its existence, Minde has had nineteen deaths; in 1895 there were four deaths, in connection with each of which the Society paid seventy-five dollars. In 1397 there was one death. In that case, too, the pa:.Tiient was seventy-five dollars. In 1900 there again was one death. This time the payment made was i?100, and on March 5, 1909, that is,v;hen the Society was ten years old, it was decided to raise the amount of death payments to ;^125. At that time Minde had 130 members and vlfl75.56 in its treasury. Since that time the amount of the death payments have been raised again and again until now the amount paid on the death of a member is i200.
At present Minde, eighteen years old, has 232 members, and at the last account- ing had ,1^2,665.32 in the treasury, AfSOO of which is placed in mortgages.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Liar. 7, 1909.
The monthly fee of the Society is, as always, fifteen cents per month, with
the except io!i that 3very fourth month the fee is tv/enty cents. 'Hi ere are now
no extra assessments, llie regular assessinent on the death of a member is, as fro. I the beginning, fifty cents.
Mrs. Linda Hilsen, the oldest mamber of the Society, was decorated with the •^star" of the Society, a golden pin. .;:Cter this, to the tunes of a march, the members ani their friends proceeded to the diniijg hall where the tables were loaded with delectable dishes which ?/ere duly attacked and enjoyed* There was general agreement that the social had been most successful.
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>^Ic.xndin::.von (--nily ..dition) , -"eb. ::7, 1909.
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Tlie Il.linois Oeneral /insenbly is considorin:; t: e nueotioii of fr-.turnr,! inGiirance, and -llic l..v;v;. Ivors ru'o findin;;: tlx.'.t it presen'os a riddle tii^it is by no neans eac;- to solve. ..s ';o Iznov;, tliero is in this country/ a Yvirj lar^e nuiiber of societios tiiat insure their riGnbors on the co-callcd ^=^
assessment plan; that is, the insured individual does not pay a definite ,rj;
annual Druiiiuii for his policy lar.^ce enoufh to cover the actual cost of -o
the insurance. V.lien a 2:ienbur dies, hovjevor, each inember of the society o
is assessed and the total as30s:jment is lar.-:e enourji to pa^r the policy c^,
of the deceased nenber. .iS stated before, there is a lo.rn© nuraber of i^^
such societies in /uierica, and no less than one hundred and fifty in Illi- ^
noiSo Cne of tr^e largest societies, the Modem VJoodiiien, v/as organized in Illinois.
Several of these societies are nov/ in difficulties, and the attention of
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the lerlsl'iture has been directed to the matter ^■]iich concerns millions of homes in this country. Tlie --nciont Order of United ..'orkmen is one of the societies that is unable to neat its obli^-.tions. Accordinf; to the latest reioort to the Department of Insurance in Illinois, this society ov;ed :>158,000 in insurance claims and \vas unable to pay. There is not ^ much hope here for the v,idov/s and orphans to vjhom this money is ov:ed. "^ The United V/orkmen have loot six hundred members durinr the past thirteen months and have c^.ined only tiiirteen nev/ members. In other v/ords, the rj requirements for rxiney to pay to policyholders is constantly increasing -tj vjhile the number of those v;ho arc to pay the amounts is constantly de- o creasinn. Tlie L.odern .:oodmen and many other societies are in a similar o.. position. S
The officers of a nuraber of societies have realized that tilings are goinc badly and have tried to have rules amended so as to make the policy pay- ments higher, .^^s a rule, lio'.;ever, the members liave opposed such increase in their expenses, and that is the end.
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Skandioaven (Daily Edition), Feb* 27, 1909.
It has been held that the legislature ought to take this matter in hand
so as to fix a minimum premium large enough to safeguard the insured,
and that the state ought to supervise these societies in the same vjay
that it supervises the regular insurance companies. Insurance Commissioner
Potter, however, advises against this. He holds that it ought to be left
to the societies or to the members themselves to solve their difficulties. ^
He also believes that the legislature should not eradicate the difference P
between the regular insurance companies and the assessment societies. On -^
the contrary, he says, this difference should be accentixated as much as g
possible in order that people may become fully avreire of what they are doing
when buying life insurance.
Governor Deneen, in his message to the legislature, recommended that there be arranged a "test of solvency" for assessment societies, the rules to be prescribed by law. Under such a law the Department of Insurance would be able to take proper steps in time to prevent a fraternal insurance
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okandinavcn (Daily -i^dition) , Feb* 27, 1909.
society frora reacr-inc such a state of insolvency as to £:?t beyond restitu- tion.
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A few years a,::o 3Vandinaven presented tlie n suit of a critical investiga- tion of these societies by an e:q)ert. 'fhe author had studied the list of
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otendinaven (Jaily Jdition) , Fob. :37, 1909.
societies of the tyr^e irienticncd, v/hich :xid coas kI to exist. lie found that the aYer-^:f_:e length of life of such societies had been fifteen years.
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Richest ucandinavian Jociety on the ..'est oido
The Ilordfalles (Urxited Ilorth) Lodr-e celebrated its tv/ent^/'-fifth anniversary on February 24 v;ith a nost pleasant social in the hall of tlie Danish Brotherhood Lodpie IIo. 17, ilirsch street and l^^airfield .ivenue. Ilearly all of the one hundred and sixty meiibers of the Lodce, and nany of their friends, gathereo for the festive occasion. Sm atraoGpherc of pleasant friendliness prevailed throughout, and this, in addition to the excellent oropraju presented, seoiied to give v;ings to tir.e. Defore the guests even suspected it, the hour of r;iidni;;ht had arrived, and it vjas necessary to think about going hone.
In addition to its being the amiiversar:,'" celebration, the occasion had been taken to remeiaber the past president, I.Ir. John u'ennberg; he vjas presented vjith a hand- some easy chair and a fev; other things by tlie financial secretar;,'' of the Lodge and the Liaster of ct^renonies of the evening, l..r. Jo?in Hansen. Ilr. '.7ennberg
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expressed his nost cordial thaiik:s for tho gift in words appropriate to the occasion.
The social proper started about 8:30 P. L. v;hen the president, .-jidrevj Anderson, welcomed tiie guests on behalf of the committee on arrangements and tlie Lodge, i^ilniost at the same ..or.ient, orchestral irusic was heard in the lobby, and as the doors were opened tho Liberty Land, led by Charles ITergarc, carie marching into the hall to the tune of "oonnor af Ilorge" (Sons of Lor.vay) , while the audience arose and applauded. This excellent orcliestra TDlayed for nuite a while, si' lections by Lr. Olaf Jchov;, violinist, and j'rida Larson, pianist, then followed.
The heroine of the evening, however, w^as L.ildred .lller, the little daughter of Ilr. and Urs. I.Iiller, 1184 Pwoclavell street, ocarcel^^ six years old, she recites in such a delipjitful manner that many of the grow^n-ups ^vould be unable to match her liveliness and ready e>n)ression. Her voice is clear and soft;
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she speal:s so clearly and v;itli sucii j^eiVect ])ronun •iation that there is hardly
a fault to find, and her iiL.iiciy is o-ccchlent.
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nuch as her recitations; it v;as difficult to still the continuous uojiands for -=
encores, h^vice, little :.ilarod iiad to r-.. ;eat 'u^-.r recitations, ohe seor.ied to C
bo at ho:::e in eve:.y ...cdiiui sh:^ css-ycd, hov; it ::as a hui.iorous stor:' v;hich ^
nade the aU'^ionco shout v;it]i laur.iiter; no:: it v;as a sad occurrciice presented 3
n such a rav as to urim: t'.vj .aidlcnco uo 'oears. jj>
.^..onr, tiio others v;jlc contri-utcd to tlic juccoss of the social i:iay bo Jicntioned ....tiie iliu'.iboldt Ladies* .^uart:?t, . . •"hiicli v: .s rov;arded v:ith tliunderous applause for its :.:ost e::collont sin:;i. .,'>•. . It is doubtful if th re is anotaer .^CL.ndinavian 1 dies* nuartet in all dliicat'^o to co:ipare v;ith the huifooldt.
'fhe h'ordfallcs Lod^.o, no-; t .eiity-five years old, is one of the richest societies
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among Scandinavians in Chicago. Over the years the Lodge has paid more than nine thousand dollars in sick aid, three thousand dollars for medical aid, and about two thousand five hundred dollars in the form of insurance to the families of deceased members. At present, the Society has funds in its treasury amoimt- ing to about two thousand dollars.
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NOK^TCLAN AND DANISH SOCIETIES
The Leif Eriksson Lodge meets at Danish Brotherhood Hall, 315-317 Hirsch Street, on the first and the third Thursdays of every month at 8 P. M. ..•
Norrona Lodge No. 11, I. 0. G. T. , meets every Friday evening at 917 West North Avenue. •••
Tordenskjold Lodge No. 20, I. 0. G. T. , meets every Thursday at 8 P. M# in Bowes Hall, Noble and Y/est Erie Streets.
Eamp og Seier (War and Victory) Lodge No. 23, I. 0. G. T. , meets every first and third Thursday at 8 P. M. in Columbia Hall, comer of West North Avenue and Lincoln Street.
Henrik Ibsen Lodge No. 27, I. 0. G. T. , meets every Sunday at 6:30 P. M. in Flynn's Hall, 461 V/est North Avenue.
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Haakon Lodge llo, 2C, I. 0. G. T. , meets every Sunday evening at 8 P. LI. in Columbia Ilall, 406 Vu'est iTorth Avenue.
Unge Norge (Young Nor.vay) childrens* Lodge meets every bunday afternoon from 5 to 7 at 917 V/est Ivorth .-^ivenue.
Norvjegian District Lodge of Illinois — Scindinavian Great Lodge of I. 0. &• T. •s office, Chicago, furnishes infonriation concerning the v;ork of the District Lodge, and directs the organization of new lodges in the state.
Normania Tent Lodge No. 254, K. 0. T. L. , meets on the first and the third Tues- days of ever;^'' month at 619 '.Vest Division Street.
Nordlyset (Northern Light) Nor/;egian Sick Benefit Society meets every first and third Monday in Schoenhofin Ilall, IJilwaukee and Ashland Avenue.
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iLiJinin: iRiJii lodge
The ladies oi' the Henrik Ibsen Lod-^^e arranrred a :)ieasa^-.t social I'or the Members last Sunday evening. Tlie entertain::ient consisted of singing, music, refresh- ments, and games.
The social concluded '.vith a brief speech by i..r. Isak A. Bergan v;ho reminded the male members that the interest displayoa by tl.o ladies on that evening added to the just demands on the males in tlie Lodge.
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Slcandinaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 30, 1908.
BEIHLEHEM SICK AND DEATH BENEFIT SOCIETY
The Bethlehem Sick and Death Benefit Society was organized on November 27, 1893f with a membership of thirty-five# The constitution committee con- sisted of Reverend J. N. Kildahl, Lars 01s en, Abraham Johnson, and Hans Twedt. The first executives elected were: J. N. Kildahl, president; Hans Twedt, vice-president; Haakon Thompsen, treasurer; Abraham Johnson, secretary^
The Society was incorporated on i/Iarch 22, 1897. It was decided that the Society must never be a secret society.
The present executive board consists of U, T. Christensen, treasurer; Conrad DeLange, secretary; Haakon Thompsen, president; Soren Hansen, vice- president. The present membership of the Society is one hundred and forty.
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NORIA.'EGIAN
^ethlehem Sick and Death Benefit Societjj7
The Bethlehem Sick and Deeth Benefit Society presented one of the finest programs heard in Chicago for some time. The festival waj3 held in the Bethlehem Church, corner of North Center and iVest Huron Streets.
The program was as follows:
1# Organ preludium by Miss Amanda BJertnaes.
2. Welcome sermon by Reverend G. T. Rygh.
3. Orchestral selections, G. Paulsen, director. 4» Solo by John Rasmussen*
5* Church quartet, J. H. Rasniussen, director*
6» Report by the secretary, Mr. Lange.
7. Solo by Miss Anna Christensen.
8# Lecture by Reverend L. 0. Foseruru
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9. Orchestral selections, G. Paulsen, director* 10« Solo by Mi^B Anna Christensen* 11* Selection by the church quartet, J. H* Rasmussen, director*
Such well-known musical critics as Reverend J. A. Meyer and Miss Ragna Linne have given their approval of Miss Christensen^s singing*
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 25, 1908.
i:(M,juW^ Ti^liT LODGE
Normania Tent Lodge Ko.364, K, 0. I.l. T. , v/ill celebrate the ninth anniver- sary of its founding, in Hingis Cafe, 112 rifth Avenue /now V/ells Streety^. Attorney John J. Sonsteby v/ill officiate as toastmaster.
Several prominent men are expected to speak as follows: John l.almstrom, "Kormania Tent"; Olaf Glesen, '^Cur Commander**; loirger Osland, "Sociability'*; James 1^'. Downer, "Fraternity".
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^i\/o of ihe cliarter neifoers, Ar^^. Olivia ^lacAstad and !'rs. '^.apina -"nderson, v/ere nade Honorary r'!e:^;hers. !'r. J. !'. '^lac'^'stad read the -history of th^ ocletv, '':>Le hi^^.lA^^ts of the activities of the ■ociet^'' \':eve as follovrs:
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Skand inaven (Daily Edition), Aug* 20, 1908.
THE KNIGinS OF TflE miTE CROSS
The annu€il convention of the Royal Order of the Knights of the .Vhite Cross opened at Dania Hall in Chicago, today. The meeting was called to order
by the Grand Duke, J. A. Arntsen, who then appointed a credentials com- ^
mittee consisting of Charles Lake, 7/. T. Brov/n, and one substitute. Several ^
lodges were represented* /a list of the lodges represented at the convention F^
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The officers constituting the executive board of the Grand Lodge are: J. A. 2 Arntsen, Grand Duke; ?J. T. Brown, Grand Earl; Charles Lake, financial secre- g tary; John Gran, treasurer; John Hellesvig, chaplain.
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Skandinaverit Aug. 17, 1907 •
GENOVEVA
The Norwegian ./omens Sick Benefit Society Genoveva held its regular meeting the other day in ^rmitage Hall. New officers were installed and afterward there was entertainment and refreshments. A large number was present.
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TEDS FIRST NOPHEaiAN-AMERICAN BURIAL SOCIETY
The Society will install new officers Wednesday evening, in its hall, 408 Milwaukee Ave*
The business meetinp; will be follo^sed by a banquet.
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Skandinaven» June 16, 1907 •
E. BURIAL S0CI2TIES
1. 7/hite Star Burial Society. leetings every fourth Tuesday of the month, at Klicka's Hall, 949 W. North iive. President, Peter Johnsoni Vice-President, .laria I/ialmstrom; ':^ Secretary, Emma Pretonius, 821 N, Campbell Ave. >•
2. The First Norwegian Men's Burial Society* l^eetings every first and third V/ednesday in the month in Odd Fellows Hall, 408 Milwaukee Avenue, at 8:00 o'clock F.l. President, jt^ k. lyljoen; Vice-President, John Foss; Secretary, L. A.Wernes, 63 V/. Huron St. o
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3. The Ladies' Burial Society linde (Remembrance). Meeting every first and third Thursday in the month from 2:00 P. M. to 4:00 P.M., at V/icker Park Hall, 501-507 W.Nortfr
. Ave* President irs. Walborg Lund; Vice-President, Mrs. H. Juel; Secretary, i^lre. Anna
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' 4. The First Scandinavian Ladies' Burial Society of Chicago. Meetings every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Lagonis Hall, corner North and Western Avenues at 1:00 P.M.
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President, Irs. nnna Berg, 741 V.. Maplewood avenue; Vice-President, Irs. Sallie Hevle; - t;ecretary, Irs. Anna Bergesen, 88 ./. Huron Sto T
5. The Ladies 'Burial Society Sc^ndia. leeting every second and fourth Tuesday of the :-^ month at Tora Hall, corner Green and Ohio Streets. President, .rs. .arie 31om: Vice- ?resident, Irs. larie Nielsen: Secretary, -irs. Sofie ?'raft, 314 N. Irving -t^ve.
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6« The Burial Society Haabets Anker (ii.nchor of Hope). ieetinp; every second Friday in tne month in /irmita£^,e Hall, corner .vlbany and -^rmitage -revenue ^ President, .-Irs. B, iiuncy; Vice-President, irs. J. Jurschmidt ; Secretary, Ir, D. V/urschmidt , 977 -nrmitage Ave*
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Skandinaven» June 16, 1907. D. bICK BEMEFIT SOCIETIES
1. Betnlehern Congregation's Aid Society. leetings the last Monday evening of every month in the Sunday school rooras of Bethlehem Church, corner V/. Huron Street and Center iive. President, il. Thompson; Vice-President, S. Hansen; Secretary C. de Langs.
2. The Norwegian Sick Benefit Society IJordlyset (The Morthern Light), "ieetings every first and third ./ednesday of the month at Klicka's Kail, 949 V/. North Ave. President, Otto Berg; Vice-President, Thos.Bergersen; ^^ec. Secretary, Adolf Gyving, 874 Campbell Ave
3. The Scanf^inavian Ladies^ Society Thora. :.Ieetings every second and fourth Thursday of the month at I'ora Hall, corner J. Ohio and N. Green St. President ,^Aarie Blom; Vice- President, Hilma Piehl; Secretary, ..larie Nielsen, 808 ./. North -n-ve.
4. Sick Benefit Society Nye Norge (New Nor^ray). !ieetings every first lionday of the mont at Boew's Hall, corner Erie and Noble Streets, from i;00 P.:i# to 4:00 P.:^. President, irs. -larie Halvorsen, 209 N. Ashland Avenue; Vice-President, Emma Allert; Secretary, Tilla .lortensen.
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5» iIorv/ec?ian Women's Sick Benefit Society Genoveva. leetings every second and fourth .Monday of the month at irs# Schulstad, 491 //. Ohio St. President, Irs, Hanna Lysedal; Vice-President, Llrs. Henrika Salvesen; Secretary, Irs. Ida Olsen, 1024 ^rmitage Ave.
6. The Danish ./orkers* Sick Benefit Society. '.leetings at Jacobsen's Kail, corner Wabansia and ./ashtenav/ Avenue, every first and third ./ednesday of the month at 8:00 P.M. President, John Simons; Vice-President, Chr. Hansen; Secretary, Julius Lick, 818 N. ^iaplewood Ave.
7. Danish Mutual Aid Association. Meetings in Schoenhofen's Hall, 880 Milwaukee avenue, every second and fourth ./ednesday of the month. President, U. Frederiksen, 162 Lubeck Street; Secretary, J. J. Ohristensen, 391 "'. Trumbull *^venue.
8. Den Slesvigske Understottelses-Foreninf^ of Amerika (The Slesvig Relief Society of America). Meetings second Tuesday every aonth in Ilicka's Hall, 949 »/. lorth Avenue (opposite Hamboldt Park). President, John C. V/alledom; Vice-President, '^Irs. C. Bradersen; Secretary, larie E. Kaad.
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1. Nora Lodge, ^^^1, R.H.K, :.!eetinf,s evury second and fourth V/ednesday of the month, at Lagonis Hall, 690 ^^K I.orth nvenue.
2. Nidaros, S. D, of !• !ieetings every second and fourth ./ednesday of the month at the Ilorwegian Turner Hall, 584-586 N. California ^ve,
3. Dovre Lodge, 7/I8, R.H.K. .ieetings first and third Thursdays in the month, at Schall's Hall, corner lorth and Central lark -nvenues*
4. Leif ICriksen, Lodge 7/9, R.H.?:. l^Ieetings first and third londays each month at Schoenhofen's Hall, Milwaukee and rishland *tvenues»
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H* OTHER AS[:CCI.iTIONS
1. Nordlandingen (The Morthlander) . Meetings every fourth Friday of the month in John Jacobsen's Hall, corner V/ashtenaw and ./abansia -'^venues* President, H. Jentaft; Vice- iresident, 0. Ringstad; Secretary, L. A, ./ernes, 63 /. Huron St.
2. Scandinavian Painters' Union, -194. President, Otto Daum, 730 N. laplewood x^venue; Vice-President, P. Clsen, 194 11. May Street; Secretary, H. Heide, 917 N. Kimball Avenue; Treasurer, Gabe Hanson, 354 M. Ade St.
3. The Norwer^ian National League. lieetin.^s every first :onday (not a holiday) of every third month of the year . President, ^. Abrahaasen, 1905 riilwaukee avenue; Vice-President A. Anderson; Secretary, J. lalnstrom, 727 v/. Division St.
4. Norwegian Industrial x^ssociation. ^ieeting the fourth Friday of every month at the ^ ho:ne of Jre. Ragnild Olsen Ray, 561 N. Humboldt St» President, Irs, Ragnild 0. Ray; '^ Secretary, -irs. John Cien, 1035 N. Albany ^ve.
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5. Nordfalle's Supreme Lodge, lieetings first and third ./ednesdays of the month, at
197 J. Division Street, corner Ashland Avenue. President, Gustav Tvetenj Vice-President,
John LI. Blackstad; Secretary, Andrew Kvale.
6m Scandinavian Shoemakers' Union. .Meetings second and fourth Sundays of every month, at 2:00 ?•'!. in ./abansia Hall, 907 California avenue. President, Henry Steen; Vice- President, Julijis Rustadj Secretary, ^ngebret Olsen.
7. The Society lartha. fleeting the last Thursday of every month in ./icker Park Hall, 2:00 o'clock ?..vi. President, Irs. Rikka Schraidt; Vice-President, irs. Leganger; Secretary, Irs. -I. Pedersen, nr^aitage Avenue at Kedzie. ^
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NORDLANDINGSN
The Nordlandingen (Northlander) Society was presented with a Norwegian flag and an American flag, both of silk, by the ladies of the Society at a ban- quet Saturday evening in Jacobsen»s Hall» More than a hundred guests were present •
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an oration on the Norwegian flag* After the speech the Norwegian national hymn was sung by the Norwegian Glee Club. K. Altern spoke for the American flag, and the ''Red, Vfliite, and Blue** was sung*
Loveur Werner then stated that the Society had been organized eight years ago and had constantly progressed. He also extended the thanks of Nordlandingen to the ladies for the flags.
The latest number of the Club»s paper, Nordlandtromp et en (The Trumpet of the
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Skandlnaven , June 3, 1907, Nortliland) /was read/, and A. B. Lange spoke /concerning ttj. ^
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Skandinavent May 25, 1907.
THE DSACCNE3S HOLffi
On Monday evening, May 27, the Norwe-jian Lutheran Deaconess Association will nold a meeting in the Covenant Church, «obey and Iowa Streets. A meet- ing of old and new friends of the movement was held on April 29 in the Bethel Church. It was there resolved that work be started at once on the building of a home for the deaconesses close to the Deaconess Hospital.
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The ladies' so ;iety,Dorca,s,will meet at Logan Square Norwegian Baptist Church tonight at 8 o'clcok. Plans will be presented for the raising of ij-SOO without
resorting to bazaar or advertisements.
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/benefit society holds annual meetingT"
The Bethlehem Sick Benefir Society held its yearly meeting in Bethlehem
Church. The Society has one hundred thirty members of whom eighty-one
are women and forty-nine men« Mine new members was accepted in 1904 •
The treasurer's report:
Cash on hand January 1, 1904 $358.63
Dues Received 580 ^29
$938.91 Sick benefits paid $411.55
Two funerals paid, OVO.OO each 140.00
$551.55 Cash on hand l/l/05 $387,36
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John iijiderson Puli shine Co., (act Gong.) 1905, Ghicaco.
ITCHTEGIAII BUl-^TCU;]?! SOCETIZS/
p. 208. In 1888 "court irornania," a social, benefit organization v/as fon.ied and federated v/ith Ind. Crd. of foresters, until it becarie insolvent thru payin^: too i.iany deai^h preraiuT'is by 1899.
Survivors organized a "tent" and joined Ijiights of Iiaccabees.
p. 209* In 1893 the i:or.7e/r:ian Sick-Benefit Society, "Nordlyset" vms organized
p. 211. Skandinavian .'orients Burial Benefit Association, organized 1879 with 10^ initiation fee and 2^ per- v/eek dues.
?• 213. BetheleiTi Congregatiun Sick ic Aid Society fomed 1893.
p. 213* "Enigheden'^ a V/onan»s Club L Benefit Society formed 1905. p. 214. "Liberty Band" rausical and social club organized 1904.
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In 1888, '♦Court Nonnania,^ a social, benefit organization was formed and federated with Independent Order of Foresters, until it became insolvent thru paying too many death premiums by 1899.
Survivors organized a "tent^ and joined Knights of Maccabees.
p. 209. In 1893 the Norwegian Sick-Benefit Society, '♦Nordlyset^ was organized.
p. 211. Skandinavian V/omen's Burial Benefit Association, organized 1879 with 10^ initiation fee and 24 per week dues.
p. 213. Bethlehem Congregation Sick & Aid Society formed 1893.
p. 213. •♦Enigheden" , a v;oman»s Club & Benefit Society formed 1905.
p. 214. '♦Liberty Band" Musical and Social Club organized 1904*
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/CELEBRATE »7ASHINGT0N' S BIRTHDAYT"
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Skandinaven . Dec. 20, 1903. WPA (ILL) PRQi5027fr
HAABETS hNKSR (THE HOPES ANCHOR)
The Scandinavian's Funeral Society held a meeting in Jansen's Hall at Armitage and Albany Avenues. A great many members were present and twenty new members were accepted*
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The Pethlehem Mutual Aid Society celebrated its 10th anniversary last i^onday. The Society was organised I^ov. 27th, 1893, v;ith thirty-five nembers* The Hev. Kilhadl was President and Abraham Johnson, Secretary. Sixty-sir thousand five hundred dollars has been paid in subscription and membsrship fees. Its pur- pose is to help poor people in sickne :S and death. The society was incor- porated Ilurch 22, 1397.
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Skandinaven, Dec • ^, 1903. /CELEBRATE TENTH ANNIVEHShRY7
Bethlehem nid Society celebrated 5.ts tenth year anniversary last 'ionday, Pastor Tiller orened the meeting vdth prayer. Bethlehem rvid Society w-s organized Iloveiiber 27, 1393 ^'atb a membership of thirty-five. Past or Kildahl v/as president and Abraham Johnson, secretary. $66,500.00 'vas paid in by subscriptions and member- ship fees. The society's purpose is to aid the poor during; illness and to pay the funeral expenses of the needy. The society was incorpor' ted March 22,1397«
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Dec* 30, 1901o
LEIF ERICSON LODOE
Lelf Ericson Lodge No* 9, R. H. K. , celebrated Christmas with a social at Nora Hall last Saturday evening.
The attendance was somewhat smaller than had been expected, but this fact did not prevent the participants from enjoying themselves* A number of speeches were made and Mr. John Pedersen's orchestra rendered music.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 30, 1901.
NORDFALLBS SOCI/X
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Nordfalles Supreme Lodge held its annual Thanksgiving social last Wednesday- evening at Scandia Hall^ The attendance was excellent, and the social a success in every way«
President L. V/eberg of the..Lodge welcomed the guests • Attorney Humraeland spoke of the service Nordfalles had accomplished during the seventeen years of its existence^ He paid special respect to the ladies of the Lodge, • • •
Miss Sophie H^ Bull gave a piano solo; Misses H* Sannes and E« Christiansen sang a duet; the Sleipner Athletic Club gave an exhibition; Smil Jensen's orchestra provided the music. Roast turkey was served at dinner, and after- vjards there was dancing*
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Dec, 1, 1900,
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Nora Lod(re No, 1, R. II. K. celebrated Thanksp-ivinr^ Day v;ith a cinch party and bemnuot Thursday afternoon and evenin^p: at Nora Hall, in which more than one hundred members and their friends participated. The committee on arrange- ments,...had decorated both halls with palms, flap-s, and wreaths. The banner of the Lodge was displayed in the front of the hall, and on one of the side walls the silk flag used by the Fifteenth V/isconsin Regiment in the Civil VJar, was hung. The decorations were appropriate for the occasion.
In the larger hall were placed twenty card tables where card players were busy, two gentlemen and two ladies at each table. In the meanwhile LIrs. Harold Larsen had set the banquet tables in the smaller hall.... At seven o'clock the band played the dinner march, and the guests, led by the chairman of the committee on arrangements and his wife, marched to the tables. The chairman made a speech of welcome. . ..then called upon llr. L!artin Field, the secretary of the Lodge, to speak in honor of the day.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Dec. 1, 1900.
Captain Louis R. Johnson spoke in honor of America and Chief Secretary- Jens Scheldrup p:ave a fine survey of the v/ork of the Lodge.
After justice had been done to the excellent food the guests were con- ducted to the larger hall where the floor had been cleared for dancing. ••• Later in the evening prizes were distributed to the best card players. ..• The banquet was a success in every way....
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okandinaven ( ;>aily jJdition), Oct. 31, 1900.
•BETFlbUlii:: ^ S'CK Bj:NE?IT SOClJi'Y Society's First Bazaar a Success
The first bazaar of the sick benefit society of the Bethlehem Church was held in the basement of the church and exceeded every expectaticr^ in the success it achieved.
Early in the nornin^:: the committee began its work to get the place in order and to arrange the many articles put on exhibition before the openin*< of the bazaar at 2 P. y. The place v;as decorated with flags and flowers, and when everything .vas fixed up, the impression made on the onlooker was very satisfactory.
During the afternoon the attendance was fairly good.... but in the evening there was a full house.... and the sale of articles went vrita a rush.... The bazaar added considerable fuads to the treasury of the Society.
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TII2 FIRST i:C3v:z;ai;>iT F:n.L-LLC bij:?I;lL sc^i::ty
The First For;vegian Female Burial Society held its ineeting last "onday even- ing at Aurora ^^all.
The bazaar committee reported that the net income to date from the bazaar amounts to ;;"318. Several additional amounts were also collected during the meeting so that the total income from the affair will amount to about ^400,
A vote of thanks was returnea to all the organizations which helped make the bazaar a success.
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Skandlnaven (Dail^^ 'edition ), July 29, 1900*
th::: first NORirsaiAiT ladies* bupjal asswiaticn
Th9 Bazaar Committee of the First Fomve^ian Ladies' Burial Association has already held several meetings to arrange for the bazaar to be held at ocandia Kail from October 6 to October 14. A number of promises of gifts to the bazaar have been received, and the president of the Asso- ciation, Mrs. Christine Christoffersen, expressed stron/^. belief in the success of the affair • The Association has more than six hundred mem- bers, and these members are working in a spirit of competition for the collection of gifts for the bazaar.
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1. The Norwegian Singing Society meets at Schoenhofen Hall, Milwaukee and Ashland Avenues. Singing practice is held every V'ednesday. Business meetings are held every first Friday in the month,
2. The Norwegian Glee Club holds singing practice every Thursday evening at eight o* clock in Joseph Dost's Hall, corner of V/abansia and iVashtenaw Avenues.
3. The Bjorgvin Singing Society meets for singing practice every Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock at Schoenhofen Hall, comer of Milwaukee and Ashland Avenues. Business meetings are held at the same place every first Monday in the month.
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II D 10 4« The Viking Marine Band holds its meetings in Scandia II B 3 Hall every Thursday evening. The Band is affiliated with
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5. The Danish Harmony Singing Society meets at Schoenhofen Hall, 876 Milwaukee ^ivenue. Singing practice is held every Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Business meetings are held every first and third Tuesday in the month.
6. The Normania Military Band meets at Field's Hall, comer of Temple and Huron Streets, every V/ednesday evening from eight to ten o'clock.
B. Athletic Societies
1. The Norwegian Turner Society of Chicago meets at Aurora Hall, comer of Milwaukee ii venue and Huron Street.
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I B 1 of directors meets on the last Thursday in the month,
2. The Danish Society of Sharpshooters meets at Sokup»s Hall on the first and the third Tuesdays of every month.
3. The Norwegian Sleipner Athletic Society meets in the evening, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at Scandia Hall, Milwaukee Avenue and Ohio Street. Practice meetings are held every Tuesday and Friday evening from eight to ten o* clock.
4. The Norwegian Society of Sharpshooters meets on the first Tuesday of every month at Sharpshooters' Hall, 789 North Avenue.
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II D 5 1. The Scandinavian-American Temperance Prohibition Club I B 1 meets every Tuesday evening at Harmony Hall, corner of
Ohio and Noble Streets.
2. The First Scandinavian v;omen»s Christian Temperance Society holds its regular meetings every Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock and every Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in its new hall at 281 V/est Ohio Street* The children's division meets every Monday evening* Socials, with fine singing, music, temperance lectures, and refreshments, are given on the last Thursday evening of each month. All Scandinavians are invited.
3. The Temple V/arden No. 51 meets every Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at 451 Mentmore Avenue. Everybody is welcome.
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II D 10 4. The Temple Brother-Bond meets every Wednesday evening at II B 3 eight o'clock, at Normania Hall, 235-37 Milwaukee Avenue*
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5. The Scandinavian Harmony Abstinence Society holds meetings every Sunday afternoon at 3:30 in the hall of the Society, comer of Noble and Ohio Streets. Everybody is welcome. Social gatherings are held on the last Saturday of every month .
6. The Success Lodge No. 966, I. 0. 0. T. independent Order of Good Templars/, meets every Friday evening at eight o'clock in Harmony Hall, comer of Noble and Ohio Streets. Visiting members of the Order are always welcome. New members will be received at all meetings.
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II D 5 !• The Scandinavian Bakers' Union No. 62, I. 3. & C. U.
I B 1 international Bakers' and Confectionary Workers' UnioE^i
meets every second and fourth Satxxrday of every month at Hart's Hall, corner of Townsend and Locust Streets. The meeting hour is seven o'clock in the evening. Mr. Christian Svendsen is the secretary. His office, 174 North Morgan Street, is open every day from nine o'clock in the morning until six o'clock in the evening.
2. The Scandinavian Shoemakers' Union meets every second and fourth Sunday of each month, at 2:00 P.M., in Nora Hall, 81-83 V/est Ohio Street.
3. Scandinavian Local No. 194, Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America meets every Tuesday evening at 406
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I B 1 meets on the first Tuesday of every loonth at Aurora Hall.
5. The Independent Local Carpenter Union meets every Saturday at 8:00 P. M. in the hall at 402 Armitage Avenue. New members are received at these meetings.
E. Women •s Societies
1. The Remembrance Women's Society meets every first and third Thursday afternoon from two to four o'clock, at Wicker Park Hall.
2. The Thora Scandinavian Women's Society holds meetings on the first and third Fridays of every month. The Society offers
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aid. in illness to its members*
3. Norwegian V/omen's Athletic Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 96 Bingham Street • The hour of meeting is two o* clock in the afternoon^
F. Aid Societies
1» The Danish Brothers in Arms meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month at Schoenhofen Hall, 876 Tilwaukee Avenue*
2» The First Scandinavian Female Burial Society meets every second and fourth Llonday evening at Kora Kail, comer of Green and '.Vest Ohio Street •
3# The Society for the Danish Kone for the Aged meets at
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4. The Danish Lutheran Girls' Home is a Christian home for girls • The reading room is open every day for girls. Christian young people's meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays of every month at 4:00 P. lU
5. The Northern Light Norwegian Sick Benefit Society meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at Odd Fellows Hall, 428 West Chicago Avenue. New members are received at every meeting.
6. The Danish Aid Society meets in Dania Hall, 251 West Chicago Avenue, on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. The meeting hour is 8:00 P. M.
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II D 5 1. Denmark Lodge No. 112, K. of P. Rights of Pythias2/ I B 1 meets every Monday evening at eight o'clock at 432
Mili^ukee Avenue.
2. Dannebrag Division, U. R* K. of P., holds exercises every Wednesday evening at Aurora Turner Hall.
3. Dagmar Lodge No. 446, K. of P., meets every Tuesday evening at eight o'clock in a. plath's Hall, 195 West Division Street.
H. K. of H.
1. Dania Lodge No. 2665, K. of H. , meets on the second and fourth Fridays of every month at 869 Milwaukee Avenue.
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III B 2 .. ^ II D 10 2. Scandia Lodge No. 1211, K. of H. , holds its meetings at II B 3 Odd Fellows Hall, 406-408 Milwaukee Avenue, on the first II D 5 and third Saturdays of every month.
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1. Freja Lodge 1079, K* Sc L. of H. , meets in Scandia Hall, 100 West Ohio Street, on the first and third Thursdays in the month.
2. Northern Light Lodge No. 762, K. & L* of H. , meets on the first and third Fridays of every month at 81-83 West Ohio Street.
J. R. H. K.
1. Nora Lodge No. 1, R. H. K. Rights of the VQiite CrossJ
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II B 3 at Nora Hall, 81-83 West Ohio Street*
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I B 1 2. Leif Srikson Lodge No. 9, R. H. K., holds its business
meetings on the first and third Thursdays of every
month, at 428 V^est Chicago Avenue •
3. Dovre Lodge No. 18, R, H. K*, meets on the first and third Saturdays of every month at the corner of ^irmitage and Milwaukee Avenues.
K. A. 0. U. W.
1. Chicago Lodge No. 91, A. 0. U. W. ^^cient Order of United Workmen7 meets regularly on the second and fourth Fridays of every month, at eight o'clock in the evening, in Flynn*s Hall, North Avenue and Robey Street.
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II D 10 2. Tordenskjold Lodge No. 15, R. H. K. , meets on the second
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1. Norden Lodge No. 164, I. 0. M. A., meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Lagoni's Hall, comer of North and Western avenues.
2. Court Republic No. 1043 of the Illinois Branch of the Supreme Court Independent Order of Foresters meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in Normania Hall on Milwaukee Avenue.
3. The Society Nordlandingen, Inc., meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month, at the residence of
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II D 5 4. The society, Daughters of Denmark, meets on the second
I B 1 Thursday of every month at Lagoni's Hall, 690 West North
Avenue •
5. The society. Sons of Denmark, meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at Pearl's Hall, 1546 Milwaukee Avenue.
translator's note: Following the name of each society, lodge, and union, there is given a list of officials of the organization./
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Tordonskjold Lodge No. 15, R. 'i. ?r. , ^;ave an evening entertaiiL^nent and ball on oaturday ni>^;;:-t. i<.an"' neir-bers of the Order and oLeir friends ;vere present.
A rnodei of the Viking ^~;hip given to the Lod;:e by the president, ..J?. Carl Carlsen, was raffled off. The net inco le fro:: the social is to be used for ouyin^; of an H:aerican and a horv;e :-ian flag.
ocandia, ?eb. 17, 1900.
TliS ?i:^T SCiu.DIIIAVL^jI ;/OIMI»S BV21J^L SOCIZi77
The First Jcandinavian V/onen*s Burial Society celebrated its 21st anniversary'' last Monday at llora Hall. Iirs. Gliristoffersen, vjiio has been president of the Society for 21 years, presided. Dr. Carl Sandberg, representing, the ironvegian National League, stated that it v;as deplorable that the Society had v;ithdrav;n from the League. He felt that the Society should be represented on the League.
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Tlie Scandinavian lodges of I.. a::d .,• of i:. (Ijiichts and Ladies of Honor) have had.iuany reverses lately. Tlie duindlin^ of nenbersliin is hardly to be under- ^ stood, because v;e laiov; that t>.e officers are honest and have organizational 5 ability. -,
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The Scniidinavi^vn ija^ie^. T'liicral ooci^^ty v.as cel^ '^rr.."^od its firter^iit-i
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The Seven Sisters is a new society, started by seven Norwegian women who are trying to organize a funeral lodge*
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^ELEBEIATE EIGHTH ANNIVERSAR]^
Nordfalles Lodge celebrated its eighth anniversary on February 13, with a very successful banquets The president, John Blackstad, gave an account of all the lodge had done in the eight years of its existence* To the sick was paid ip3,600»00 and for death $2,900.00. A library has been opened from which members could take out books free of charge. :\Iany new members have joined.
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TILii 3G^ uiI,.^I1a:: /uKiv^Ro' SOCUTY-
The Scandinavian '/or.cers* 3ooiet:r ivas organized June li5, 1870. A few of the old timers are still ..'ith us, ariong Lhe most active ones .;e have are: Jorm Hafsten, (Norvvegian) , IT. 3. Ivlathisen (Dane), and /I. Hano.eruo (Dane), one of the organizers of Dania. The histor^^ of the society is ver;- interesting, and we vvill give a fev/ or the highlights.
The first neeting place vas on tl^e corner of ^esplaines Street and Milwaukee Avenue, which v/as, at tiiat tine, a residential neighborhood, iit the tiiae of organization, there ..are cnly about ten or fifteen riembers, but the follov/- ing 'wvinter they nuribered three hundred fifty.
In 1871, the follov;ing uell-kno'.vn nen became vory active: /ritz rrantzen (Dane), Iloffirian Smith (Dane), I.loller and Lundin. Txien, after a successx'ul period, came the Chicago fire, .vhich destroyed 3ver:rthing they owned.
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In the Fall of 1S72, tha^^ bought aii old church on tne corner of Jesplaines Avenue and Randolph Jtriet. The Ciiurcn later .';as iioved to the propertj^ tne society o;vned on lialsted and r.ichli^ju Streets, 1;::-^ rrieiiibership, uurinn one ti'ie \fter ^he fire, dropped fro:.: tliree nuidred xifty to si::teen, and in 187^-1874, this ;.ianbership iiroTjpod to sevjn, so they i.ioved in the Dania riall.
This seemed to help. It ;as a better location, as the naichborhood around Peoria Jtroet md I.ilv/aul'.ee ...venu^ had not suffered so uuch frora the fire.
In 1S81, the society sold its buildiny, and rentcjd the ji.arora Turner hall. Here thjy stayed until 1^8o, i.'o;; they -^.f^ain iiad over ^:hi'-^e hundred lUembers, and they kept on grov;in^. In 18bl, t'.vo prcriinent people joined. Taey v;ere I.lartin Fjeld (:''or;;ep;iani , and ?. yielsen (Dane). T.^se tv/o ::eoplj nelped build the society to v/hiit it is today.
Late in lc8o, the society laoved to lar^:;er raarters, The j.or./eGiaii Sinking Societies' hall, and in 1884, th^^y ;iOveu to still larger quarters in Concordi^
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In 1888, the organization became so large that it v/as necessary to divide
it into eight branches, as follov/s:
1. Concordia; 2. Skandia, at Morland; 3. Kui.iboldt, at Kiimboldt Park;
4« Crov/n, at Lake Yiew; 5, Maplewood, at Maplewood; 6, John Ericksen;
7, Phoenix, at Englewood; 8, Eau Clair, in V/isconsin. The total membership
now is eleven hundred, of which seven hundred thirty belong to Lodge No, 1,
Concordia. The total assets are $62,000.
Following are the names of the men who built the organization to what it is tot^'ay, they all held ofiice in the years given:
Jol^n Nielsen (Dane) 1876; A. Midling (Norwegian) 1877; John Nielsen, 2nd term, 1878; H. S. Mathisen (Dane) 1879; Cle Bendixen (Dane) 1880; John Hafsten (Norv/egian) 1881-1882; H. Gorder (Norwegian) 1882; Svend Olsen (Dane) 1883- 1884; U. Julsrud (Norwegian) 1885; 0. Thorud (Norv/egian) 1886-1887; J. Thorwold (Norvvegian) 1887; LI. Fjeld (Norv/egian) 1888-1889; John Olsen (Dane) 1890.
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Skandinaven, Mar. 29, 1881.
TIE SGANDEJAVIAN nailGRM^IT AID SOCIETY
The Scandinavian Iinmigrant Aid Society has been formed here and officers have been elected.
The purpose of the Society is to aid all Scandinavian immigrants who stop over here in Chicago on their way west.
It is planned to operate a hotel on a non-profit basis.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Dec. 20, 1900.
^SURANCE IN FRATERNAL ORDEIS/
(Editorial)
Skandinaven informed its readers some time ago that the Order of Chosen Friends has gone bankrupt and as a result is to be dissolved. The society was one of the so-called fraternal societies, the purpose of which is to be of use and comfort to the members. Every member of such societies received a life insurance policy, and the individual lodges served as social centers for the members and their families.
The Order of Chosen Friends.... followed a working plan which in outline is similar to that of most fraternal societies. The main purpose of the society was to provide the members with inexpensive life insurance on the basis of the so-called assessment plan... .According to this plan the society carried no reserve fund. When a member died, the other members were assessed for a certain amount and the insurance was paid from the assessments. This is the usual form of assessment insurance.
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Skanrlinavon (Daily i:ditiorx) , Dec. 20, 1900.
The society exnerienced so:ie snecial misrortunes: The treasurer stole v30,000 of the insurance Tunds and, like other insurance coripanies, it had to meet extraordinary denands after t::e Galveston disaster. Banl:ruptcy v;as the only vray out. .Hien this occurred the society, v;hich at this tine had 551 branches all over the countr:r, had ;?21,000 in its treasur^^, v;hile the total oblications to v;ido;;s and other relatives of deceased ineiibers ariounted to about ^220,000. These facts shov; that tlie society v/ould have been conpelled to QO bankrupt even if the treasurer had not absconded and even if the funds had not been drained by the catastrophe in Galveston. The tv;o occurrences mentioned may have hastened the banloniptcy, but sooner or later this \70uld have occurred anyi'/ay.
As all of us loiov;, there is a very larce nuiiber of fraternal insurance societies in this country, and nei.7 ones are fonied aliiost daily. The orr,anizers are usually people who desire cood incones and easy v;ork. It is not difficult to arrange for an attractive plan, especially if it is nade to appear that good will and nercy forn the cornerstones of the plan; that the desire of the
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organizers is mainly to aid widows and orphans. People join the society; money pours in; and for a time all is well. But the real foundation is unsafe, and after a while the attractive structure collapses.
It is the duty of every nan to take care of his family. Life insurance carried by the head of the family is a usual method whereby this duty is performed.... It is necessary, however, to be careful in this matter. It is not always easy to separate the genuine from the fraudulent. Most people can escape the traps if they use their common sense and seek advice from reliable people. Most of the unsound schemes are calculated to catch people of meager incomes for whom it is important to get inexpensive insurance. Yet these people especially are the ones who can ill afford to lose their savings, and whose families will suffer most if the insurance policy on which they are relying proves to be but a piece of worthless paper.
Skandinaven has thought it a duty to present this matter to its readers. It would be well for our people to study the Order of Chosen Friends, its insurance plan, its methods, its growth, its collapse.
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TrIE AUOTSTilNA CAi\IPAIC3J , ^
Judge Harry Olson called a special campaign meeting at the Stevens Hotel last -^
night. Final arrangements were made in order to speed up the collections. Much .r^
interest has been shown in this campaign throughout Chicago • The old Angus tana %
Hospital urns organized thirty-six years ago, and has served 61,000 patients g
in that period. The new hospital is to cost $700,000. ^
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The General secretaiy for the uor.en's division of the finance coi.xiittee is Llrs. Carl .w Jvald. 'Jhere are fifty -roups of v;onen, ten in each group, that are in the field at present. In the nen^s division there are ubout a thousand v;orl:ers. It is expected to collect the en::ire air.ount in ten days. ^
^fhe .ci^eneral chairraan for the c-japaiGn comiiittGe is Judce Ilariy C'lson.
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Skandlnaven (Dally Edition), June 26, 1919.
THE NORnliGIilN-AllERICiaj KOSPIT.\L
The llonvecian-ionerican Hospital c^ve a banquet and festival for the new graduate nurses. The p2x>£rara for the evenin£: vms as follov/s: ^
1. Organ preladiun Airs. Cecilia K. Lfunsen p
2. Address Reverend 0. Ingvolstad ^
3* Song, "Festival Te Deun" St. Paul (:iuartet 5
4# Piano solo. • iiinanda Jorgensen ^
5. Songs, "Vfliere M^^ Caravan Rested" and"Lbrning".. .Hester Ho skins ^'
6. Violin solo, "Cavatina" J. M. Pjrhdahl 5j
7. Address j. u. Fowler
8. Piano solo /onanda Jorgensen
9. Songs, "Corae, for It Is Jime" and "Harriony" Hester Koskins
10. Violin solo, "Serenade" J. lU Dybdahl
11. Song, "Rock of Ages" (Quartet
12. Presentation of diplomas.. Joachim G. Giaver
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ODE DSAGONESS SISTERS
The Lutheran Deaconess Home and Hospital has six sisters doing charitable work outside the hospital* They are: Sisters Berdine, Olette, May, Martha, Minnie, and Caroline*
Sister Berdine Solberg is in charge of the Day NUrsery, on Campbell Avenue and Bloomingdale Road; Sister May Gullickson is in charge of the kindergarten at the Nursery; Sister Martha Bakke is in charge of the kindergarten on Milwaukee Avenue; Sister Olette Bergseth is in charge of the kindergarten in Reverend Hinderliet^s congregation; Sister Minnie Nybers is in charge of The Hebrew Mission; Sister Caroline Williams is in charge at the Juvenile Court*
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), I^y 26, 1918.
NOR'/SGrUsl-ALERICAi^^ HOSPITAL
The Norwegian-American Hospital formerly the Tabitha HospitalT" will soon 3.
celebrate its tv/enty-fifth anniversary. The Hospital, as vie all know, is 'p
located at the corner of Gortez Street and Francisco Avenue. The total value £
of the building is ^105,000. The last buildings erected were the nurses* ^
home and the students* home. Sixty additional private rooms have been added ^\
to the Hospital. The Hospital board intends to build larger surgical and ]_■ medical wards in the near future.
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NOR^JifEGIAN Skandimven, S^r^pt. oO, 1917.
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The Annual Bazaar of the Norwegian --^merican Hospital \?ill open tomorrow evening at Humboldt Park Parish House.
As is well-known, the hospital is building a large addition which will practically double the capacity of the institution. The proceeds of the bazaar will be employed toward the enlargement of the building.
Many beautiful and useful articles are for sale; interesting entertainment every evening. Good refreshments.
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Skitndinpven^ July J?9, 1917.
TliE I:l..;/J -lAK-xv-iGRICAN r^GLPIT^xL
It is busy both inside y-nd outride the ' orv;e,p;ian-.jneric&n Hospital now. The nev/ buildin;;:s are noing up ai^d in a few lonths there will be space for one-hundred more patients.
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During the sunmer months Chicago witnesses from year to year a succession of graduations — tiny tots from the kindergarten, children from the public schools, youths from the high schools and colleges, and maturer young men and women from the universities and the training schools.
To every student graduation is a festive occasion, the realization of a cer- tain goal*
The education of individuals is the most important function that community and state can undertake for its citizens; it means the preparation and train- ing of the minds and bodies of the Individuals for life and life's work, and directly in proportion to the wisdom and thoroughness of this training will be the results for the general welfare and happiness of the individual and the community. In the march of time and races problems are arising which test the wisdom, judgment, and capacity of educators and statesmen; all the more
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is it essential for us to be well prepared for the increased du- ties of niodem times, '^evy parent should give his and her child the best opportunity possible for education and training. By so doing they will not only promote the physical, mental, and spiritual growth of the individual and afford an opportunity for the discovery of any special attribute or in- clination for encouragement or correction, but also help raise human standards.
Cn numerous occasions we have pleaded with parents to bestow upon their daugh- ters the same educational advantage they give to their sons, and of the girls we have asked that they exert thsmsalves in their own behalf and take advantage of every educational opportunity they can. It is sad indeed for the young girl v/hen she cannot finish grammer school or attend high school although she wish- es to do so and is as much qualified as her big brother. One must not forget ^"^^ that delay in education often means no education.
Opportunities are offered all along the road and it is up to us to take advan- tage of them. And right here we wish to state that whenever a girl wants to
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improve her education she can take up her school work ivhere she left off and go on, at a slow or a fast speed, as conditions permits Such plans have been made by the Board of Education and should be of great ser- vice to those who have not had previous opportunities. As the requirements for admission to certain types of work now demand at least soine high school training — and now it is possible to get it — let us hope that a great many of our young people will make use of their time and opportunity by acquiring such knowledge as will qualify them for some of the more important work to be done among us.
In these days of great activity and stress we recognize, everyone of us, the value of proper training, and in the instance of the trained nurse there is hardly a vocation in as great demand today as hers. V/e meet her on every hand, not only in hospitals and hones taking care of the sick, but out in the world: in the schools; looking after the health of the children in the tene- ment houses and slums; advising and instructing mothers and aiding in
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placing the sick, the old, aixL the poor, the cripples and indig- ent in homes provided for their care. Large employers of labor engage her in looking after the health of their employees. The world today seems awake to the fact that it pays to keep well, that prevention is better than cure, and that nothing is as expensive as ill health.
The training course in the hospital where the nurse has learned to apply in practice the knowledge of the medical sciences enables her to render these valuable services to the community, obtain for herself a good compensation, and gain considerably in personal value to mankind.
V/e wish to congratulate the young women who have just graduated from the Norwegian-American Hospital upon their choice of a profession. And to the graduating class we want to say that we feel sure you v/ill go out and do good work in your chosen field. You have put three years in close appli- cation to work and study, we know you have done very well. No doubt you
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have on occasions been weary and discouraged when the work seemed hard and the results were not all you desired; but let us remember that most anything worth while is hard. And as to the result, remosiber that the final inning is not with the Hospital; we can only start you off; the rest is up to you*
V/e know that every graduate of the Hospital will go out into life well equipp- ed and ready to serve. 7/e wish that more of our Norwegian daughters would take up nursing.
Editor's note: The above is an address delivered at the graduation ceremony of the Norwegian-American Hospital. The Scandia does not give the speaker* s name, hence the article is not quoted^
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TABITHA HOSPITAL
The Tabitha Society held its annual meeting at the hospital Jan. 18, in spite of the cold weather the meeting was well attended. Dr. lyJarie Olsen was in the choir and Miss Belle Olsen was secretary*
The reading of the minister from the last annual meeting as well as the quarterly meetings was listened to with great interest, also the reports from the hospital activities.
The president Dr. Marie Olsen gave an exhaustive report of the preceding year (1915), during which time 990 patients were cared for with 11417 hospital -days, nine partly paying patients and 78 free patients; 169 babies were born with 1861 hospital-days. No charges were made for this service. Receipts and Disbursements were as follows*
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Receipts ;?19960.14
Tabitha Society Contribution* 1207 . 53
Total $21^67.67 $21167.67
Disbursements • $20205 . 50
This last item covers several large payments on improvements under way, which will make the hospital an up to date one in every way*
Lastly Dr. Olsen thanked everyone who had lent a helping hand, both of the hospital and in the society* These "good Samaritans" have done a noble deed in helping to care for those less fortunate of our countrymen as well as helping to train and educate young women for the profession of nurses*
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Skandlnaven (Dally Edition) , Apr, 8, 1913.
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL
Eighteen hospitals have been denied licenses In Chicago* • •••Among them Is the Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Hospital, 1138 North Leavltt Streets
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Lr:.Gt 3^r:i]ier, the ^^j-i.rd o:"* :i--:ctors of f ,e ^:or::e.-:*.an TaDitha " decided to juild a l^T^je a'Tition to tlio li s dtal. This addition vras to be financed by a bond issue in the a. lount of ,;3::-,000* Zlverythins loohod rosy at the ti::G, ^?n^ t' - -- ; zt ::a3 c-^nsidjred as bein- *'no sooner said than done/^ hut ..ii' hlndr^mce ^ter a other hobbed uo, and the "or "oooed addition has b-^Bu ..*.^. .l-t-ly avor: uj). In the :..ean- t:::ie, the architect has :re3ented - bill for '^00, for services rendered. Add to this other iter.s o^* e::jense, and t:^e h's-ital sust-ins a loss of a little over "'1030. Tahin^ everi-thlna into consid ^rntion, the hosoital v;aE fort^;nat3 to ::et :ut frci: an" r •-.ith no jr^-ter loss.
From another oolai of viev;, it is .probably just -s -.:ell th^t the project \';as dr')-oed, as the practice of -lany Institutions -nowadays to create debts for future -enerotions to -^ay is ; in: oey nd all reasonable bounds.
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TIIE TABITILi HOSPITaL
The Tabitha Hospital Society held its regular annual meeting last Tuesday in the Humboldt Parish House, California and Le I/oyne Avenues. It was announced that construction would soon begin on the building which had been discussed for such a long time.
Superintendent's Report
Patients treated during 1912, 898. (This was an increase over last year.)
Patients Hospital
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Paying patients 743 9,929
Part charity patients 15 330
Charity patients 52 1,081
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84 951
898 12,291
Receipts
Patients' dues $14,512.36
Surgical supplies .•....• 2,773.16
Special nursing 1,712.15
X-Ray laboratory 133.89
Donations 1,544.14
Membership dues • • 163.75
Bazaar 903.75
Lawn ]Hrty, etc 78.66
Mscellaneous ^^^ * QQ
Total $21,969.94
Di sbur sement s Pay roll $4,628.17
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Drugs and surgical supplies §1,904.63
Groceries ^ 1,949.39
Butter and ep;gs 1,434.36
Meats 1,779.63
Fish 213.07
Bakery goods 332.01
Milk and cream 1,556.88
Ice 179.02
Soap, etc 301.25
Merchandise 707,45
V/indow shades 49.14 c^^
Fire apparatus 39.94
Light and power • • 607.48
Light and fuel 730.35
Telephone 152.56
Coal 1,034.77
Stationery, printing, advertising postage, and
carfare 164.85
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Hardware and repairs §393 .86
Paints and labor 282.52
Landscaping 25.80
New plumbing • 1,318.25
Insurance ..... 352.10
Legal service 301.66
Rent, etc 24.00
Elevator and boiler inspection 4.00
Hospital license 100.00
Auditing books 25.00
Collector's fee and notary public 44.50
Refunds 115.50
Sundries 12.40
Rent of vault 5.00 ^
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1,690.13 |
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I.Iarch |
1,621.19 |
1,608.19 |
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1,710.25 |
1,552.61 |
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1,590.87 |
1,725.98 |
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1,662.70 |
1,456.06 |
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September |
1,538.88 |
1,479.46 |
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October |
2,057.71 |
2,^5.71 |
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3,713.36 |
1,874.92 |
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1,576.31 |
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Dr. Marie Olsen was re-elected president.
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Dr. Marie Olsen was re-elected president.
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/JrxBITHA HOS?IT.\L. B.^IViA^/
The Noiwegian Tabitha Hospital groups are busy this week with their bazaar at the Humboldt Park Parish House, Lemo^Tie Street and California ..ivenue. The proceeds of this bazaar co to the fund being raised for the proposed new ad- dition to the hospital. The attendance so far has been ver^r good and prospects are that the last two days will bring out the largest crov/d ever assembled at such an affair. Llay success crown their ever:/ effort.
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TH2 TA3ITHA HOSPITAL
At a meeting lield last nicht, the building coinraittee of the Tabitha Hospital Society decided to start building at once. The new building cost J^65,000« The committee elected G. Cr. Martin as chairman.
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Dr. Ingeborg Hasinuosen is ar;ain to be found at her office at 25 Bishop Court after the clo^e of th^^ season at the Loncoln Park Children's Sanitarium, During our interviev/, the doctor stated that her v7ork durins the suniraer had been very interesting. It is astonishing, v/hat fond, but nnkno'ving nothers/z/ilx load into the tender little stomachs of thoir few days, v;eeks, or months old babies. The ignorance of many mothers is truly unbelievable and it is no v/onder that so many children die in infancy. ZIothers feed their little mites such things as coffee, bananas, oran^-es, bread and butter, meat balls, and even beer; but these same mothers v;ould assure the doctor that the child had been fed only milk. Chemicalc cjid the microscope do not lie. Thorough chemical and :riicrc3Copical examination of the excretions of the babies proved beyond doubt that they ;vere being raised on a killing diet. So a prober diet ^.vas then arranged to fit each individual case. 'The i"iproved appearance and vitality of these children v/as very apparent,
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and visitors at the sanitarium ars so enthusiastic over the v;ork done there, that many have pledgee' suT^port to a more extensive ";orl-: during next summer. The sanitarium offers an opportunity for profitable medical research, v;hich will no doubt be taken advc^ntage of by many Chicago physicians during the coming seasons.
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'I'lie :,iodical staff c ' the ";cr::Gc^ian '}eacc:ies5: 'los'^ital \]'^1(1 a n otin:;;: on June jrd, T-venty-fou^* doctors atl-'vicio;^ t'le :i eti;->;, ':Mch -Tas ;;^residea over by Ir. '". "T. Q,ual i s , pre s i d ent . rj-
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SSzandinavon (D-iilT- Jdition), :.:a7 13, 1912,
The Deaconess "Tome b^gaii its activities en I.Iay 1, 1G97, in a two-storj'- building of tv;enty-five rooms, on the corner of /.rtesian ..vjnue and Le l.^oyne Street. The work carried on b^' the sisters ^^rew to such an extent that it became necessary to rent roonis in adjoinin,^ buildings. The United Church realized that if the v/ork was to become pemanent, it v;as necessar:* to erect a special building. 3ix lots, at Iladdon Avenue and Leavitt Street, ;/ere purchased, and a building v/as constructed. The nev; -o/.ie vras completed on l>iOvember 1, 1902.
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The United ![or.ve£;ian Shurch of America took over the .:anagement of the :iome in c^ 1904. From this time on, more and more 'vomen joined, and the present quarters l:^ became too small. .. three-stor- building v;as then leased, but soon this build- ^ ins ^^2LS also filled. The Church then decided to enlarge tho present iiospital and .[omo. Construction was begun in 1909, and finished in 1910. The nev; build- ing v;as dedicated on November :30, 1910.
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Skandinaven (Daily Ldition), May 13, 1912*
In 1898 only six sisters were connected with the institution. Today there are seventy-five sisters, who, in addition to their v/ork in the Hospital, are active in nineteen stations and eight different fields — six hospitals, three stations in Madagascar, three stations in Chin^, one children's home, one kindergarten, one horns for the aged, four congregations, and one Jev/ish Mis- sion* In 1897, 102 patients were admitted to the Deaconess Hospital, In 1911, there were 1,540 patients: A total of 7,863 T>atients have been admitted since the opening of the institution. In 1897, the income was 33, 237.82; for the past year, ending May 1, 1912, the total income was ^53,688.80 r^
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Tl^'Z T.iBIT^'.i "OJI-IT.lL Financial rceport
Income ^'^O, 510. 70
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Allotted to builciinr fund U, 000. 00
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The Konvegian Tabitha Hospital is inakiiig good in every way, according to the quarterly report submitted at the last meeting of the board of directors.
All current bills were paid to date, the entire indebtedness on the building liquidated, and, although the hospital has thirteen hundred and twenty-five dollars* worth of free treatment, there is still a nice nest egg in the S building fund. The fund is on deposit in Haugan L Lindgren*s State Bank of ^ Chicago •
The hospital, which is no longer large enough in having become too small in vievf of the growing demands made upon it, is launching a campaign for funds for expansion. A bazaar is to be held next week (October 23 to October 28, inclusive), at Northwest Hall, corner of North and V/estern Avenues. Donations to the bazaar will be thankfully received at the Hospital and all friends are urged to attend the big bazaar. A continuous program of vocal and instrumental music will be given each day and evening.
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p.8#. "Tabitha" hospital held its annual lawn party and auction in
the spacious hospital grounds on Saturday June 29, Myriads of Japanese lanter^^s gave the grounds a truly festive appearance and the party itself proved to be a success financially and socially. Speakers durinp; the evening included Senator Waage, Ilev. lling, alderman Bielfus and others. Finn Simonsen composed an im romptu lyric that was highly appreciated and established him more strongly than ever as Chicago's, if not America's greatest Norv/e7;ian-i^merican writer of lyrics.
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Vocal and instrumental music was anything but scarce and during the auction of aprons the tinkling of cash in the coffers added another note that was music to the ears of the sponsors of the hospital.
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Skandinaven (Dail^^ Edition), July 14, 1911,
The Deaconess Hospital is expanding i.nd becoming rxOre popular year by year* This is due, no re than any other reason, to the efricient staff of surgeons assig.ned to the Ilospital. A nev; executive board has been elected, a board that kno\YS its business, one that :vill function as it should.
Following are the different boards and staffs, appointive or elective:
The executive board: Reverend IT. J". Lockrem, chairman; Professor L. A, Vigneso, vice-chairman; Reverend H. 3. laidahl, secretary; Haakon Thompson, treasurer; John P. Houland, John Johnson, 1.':. A. Llarhesen, Reverend 0. R. Espeseth, Reverend 2. I.:ickaelson, .... II. Hegge, and Deaconess Ingerorg Sponland.
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♦ Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 14, 1911.
Hie physicians^ staff: Dr. CH. Berg, attending superintendent of the medical department; Drs. C. J. Hook^ A. B. Oyen, N. T. Quales, and Walsh. The surgical staff: Drs. J. R. Bellinger, Svenning Dahl, E. E. Henderson, and A. Holmboe.
Specialists: Drs. H. E. Hanson and H. J. Burwash, obstetricians; Dr. Nils :e*
E. Remmen, opthalmologist; Dr. E, A. Fishkin, dermatologist; Dr. L. Harrison <^
Mettler, neurologist; Dr. G. A. Torrison, laryngologist; Dr. Andreas Klovstad, t^
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The visiting staff: Drs. H. H. Latimer^ W. J. Moldanbauer, G. H. Moldenbauer,
E. Schaubel, A. Stenerson, N. Dawson, E. Gund arson, J. W. Hanshus, A. W. Oyen, ^^
W. Sherabei, Thomas Warloe, and G. Wedel.
A resolution was adopted to enlarge the paid, full-tLne staff by the addition of a skiagrapher amd a pathologist.
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/TaBI^riL. lIOoPIT^Z (Editorial)
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p*4»«.The affairs of the Tabitna Hospital, financial and otherwise, seem to be in a real muddle and have oeen the subject of a great deal of newsoaper comment and i.'^eneral discussion •
The May 14th issue of Skandinaven published the minutes of a meeting held on June 28, 191C, wherein we read tUat !.'rs« Capt. .7m • Johnson was listed as treasurer of the hospital. </e decided to interview tais wonderful old lady and we lettrned taat she had been told of her election, but no funds, records, or documents had been delivered into her keeping, nor hj;.d she ever been notified of any meetings of the executive board of the institution* She had been informed thut records and documents were in the vaults of a bank, but, which bank was not mentioned* Needless to say, Mrs« Johnson refused to serve under these conditions and is resigning. Likewise, we
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learn that Dr. Quales and Editor Grevstad,of okandinavan, have resigned, refusing to let their names be linked ^vith an institution //hose affairs are kept secret from those named as officers and sponsors j nor will they permit themselves to be led by the nose .vithout knowing what it is all about • Men as prominent and busy as these two do noz connect with ar enterprise for mere ple;asure and cert-.inly will not oe a party to such deceit as seems to be the practice ut the Tahitha Hospital.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), l/Iay 2, 1911.
THE DEAC014ES3 HOME
The fourteenth annual celebration of the Deaconess Home and Hospital began last night. The prog;ram opened with graduation exercises for six deaconesseg*
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The program included hyrms by the congregation; prayer by Reverend G* K, Solberg; -n songs by the Sisters' Quartet, William Klemm, and iirs, H. B. Kildahl; and r; speeches by Dr. A, Holmboe, Adolph Larsen, and the rector*
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p.2 The nurses' organization of the Norwegian Hospital opened a
bazaar, on April 22, to establish a fund for "free-days" and "free -meals" to the needy, a good program is in progress at all times and prominent Norsemen are giving the affair their unstirted support. Consul General RiLvn and Jens Skougaard who have at all times shown great liberality toward and interest in this organization have :..gain donated $500.00 to the bazaar committee.
The cause for which this group is working is so well thought of that their bazaars and other arrangements for gupplying funds have been given wholehearted support, not only by our Horv/eg^an colony, but by an almost unbelievable number of Americans in c/ery Scandinavian community. Indications are that the present bazear v/ill prove to be the greatest financial succees this group has experienced. Scandia heartily recommends a g )cd attendance for this good cause.
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DR. lORlrl CL3EI: AI^ID "Iffi IlilBITiriA. HCS?I2\L
In the laso is^ue of Skandinaven v;e read a quarterly i3"^:;o •-'• iror.i the ra.hitha Hospital, ouU.iitted by l/i*. . arie Clsen. The re.ort i- :.'.ve up of beaatiful v;ords and a fev; figures. It certainly would tai^ce a ^-'h-. aielphj.a lavr/er to understand it. .Vhy not give a staterient in clear Irr.i, .v.^^e, coniJne-' bo an account of tho ^-^.tatus of the hospital, telling us r;hat it ov/es, and v;hat its assets are? Instead cf this Jr. ^Isen raves about i .dividaals v.Iio have merely done their duty.
Some tine a^o Jr. Clsen reported that ''she \s3.n\edi to build a new hospital'', ilov;, in her April report, she says that zhe hap ch.ur;ec: her iiind, and c.t the ) eetln.2; of tho board of directors and the trustees the inatter is to be taken up a^^ain. Lest v;e for^:et, Dr. I.:arie Clsen appointed, Tuore than a year a^,o, ciie strav; ...en called 'trustees"; thay viera not elected.
Senator Johan .V< ige i-esj. \ned from tlie c rnmittee in a huff at the last
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neetinc. Nov/ we have Br. la^'lo Olsen, president, ^,iss Clsen, head nm'se, and !:r. Olsen, treasurer. 'Ihis is bhe board of directors, and r.he board of trustees is the Clsen board.
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THE TaBIIII/1 HOSPITAL
Follov/ing is the report, in part, of the quarterly meeting of the Tahitha ^
Hospital Society: ^
The president, Dr. Marie A. Olsen, annovinced that two himdred patients r
were cared for in the last quarter; that the ladies ♦ visiting cor.iinittee has ^
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Income
January ^1,305.10
February • • l,67r)«17
March 2,015.15
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Expenses
January $1,543.90
Febniairy ......••...••• 1,652.21
March * 1,694.61
Total expense . .$4,890.72
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Skandinaven (Daily IHdition) , Jan. 1, 1911.
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Donation Day at the Tabitlia Hospital \vas quite successful. Ilany don^itions were roceived in both money and supplies. It v;ill nov; be possible to provide free care for quite a number of patients at the hospital. This method should g be used rermlarly; it seems to v;ork very satisfactorily. ^-
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THE NEW DEACONESS HOME
The new Deaconess Hone was dedicated yesterday. Delegates from all over the
United States and Canada inspected the new Home and Hospital. Telegrams :^
were received from all corners of the globe, congratulating the Deaconess 5
Society on the completion of this enormous task. Reverend H. B. Kildahl ^n.
functioned as master of ceremonies; the principal speakers were Reverend F
N. J. Ellestad, Reverend 1. D. Dahl, and Professor J. N. Kildahl. ^
o Telegrams of congratulation were received from Concordia College, Fargo, North ^
Dakota; Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, V/isconsin; and the sisters in a Deaconess g
home in Madagascar. Letters of con,:ratulation were received from Sister o^
Kristine Johnson, Hankow, China; the Augustana League, Chicago; the Bethseda
Hospital and Deaconess Home, St. Paul; the Milwaukee Hospital, Milwaukee; the
Mary Drexel Home, Philadelphia; the Lutheran Deaconess Board, Baltimore; the
Sisters in Baltimore; the Hospital Society of the United ^ovvjegian/ Church,
Minneapolis; and the Deaconess Institute, Omaha.
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A Short History of the Deaconess Home
In 1885, in the Bethlehem Church, corner of Center /.venue and Huron Street, Reverend a. Mortensen, of Christ iania, Norway, gave a lecture on the "Women^s
Draconia". This lecture started much discussion and activity. ••• .A few -
months later a number of Norwegian Lutherans, mostly women, held a meeting 2
and organized the Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Society. At first the activi- p
ties of the Society were rather restricted, consisting in the collection of r^
money, food, and clothing for the sick and needy. The scope of the activities :^
broadened gradually, and soon a fund was being collected for the building of o a home and a hospital.. .••
Later, factional strife developed, one faction wanting to v;crk only for a hospital, the other faction vanting to build churches and homes /convents/. The latter group soon wanted to break away from the Society.
The first group, after finally breaking away, organized a new society, known
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as the ^Original Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Society", and made the following change in the constitution: "The Society* s purpose shall be to establish a Deaconess Home and Hospital."
In the spring of 1891 this group achieved considerable success, having at %
that time secured the services of three Deaconesses in the Norwegian Lutheran ^
Institution of Minneapolis, These three sisters began to participate in the p home mission work among the Norwegian Lutherans.
On November 3, 1891, a house v/as purchased on Humboldt Boulevard, and was named the "Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Home and Hospital". The first patient entered the Hospital on December 7, 1891. In 1893 the Home and Hospital was destroyed by fire.
The calamity broke the organization, financially and morally, but a nev; society was immediately organized by a few members who would not be defeated. This new group called thrmselves the Norwegian Tabitha Society. A building fund was again started, and a short while later the Deaconess Home v;as erected
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on the corner of Francisco and Thomas Streets. A split caused by factional strife soon occurred, and in 1895 the Society dissolved.
On February 17, 1896, a meeting was called in the old Bethel Church on Hum- boldt Street near Armitage Avenue, and the present organization was formed. The new name, the Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Society, seemed to be more ^ appropriate. The incorporators of the new Society were Dr. N. !• Quales, Reverend A. C# Andersen, and Adolph Larsen. In 1697 the Society rented an eighteen-room building located on the corner of Artesian Avenue and Le Moyne Street. Later, an adjoining building was rented. This made available *=• total of twenty-five rooms, and thus the first Deaconess Home and Hospital was started.
The first sister superior canie here from Christiania in July, 1897; she had charge of the Hospital until the middle of November. The Chicago climate was not agreeable to her, however, so that she returned to Norway. Sister Oberg from Minneapolis was then appointed sister superior.
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In 1890, six lots were purchased on the corner of Haddon Avenue and Leavitt Street where the present Hospital was erected. In 1901 the cornerstone was laid for the new building, and in 1902 the completed building was occupied.
The building was dedicated on May 24, 1903 by Reverend T. H. Dahl, president ^
of the United Lutheran Church in America. None of the pastors connected g
with the Lutheran Church would accept the post of rector at the Hospital. ^^
Finally, Reverend H. B. Kildahl, pastor of the Covenant Lutheran Church, !=
accepted and became the institution's first rector. At the same time Sister 'i^
Marie Larsen was appointed sister superior. ^
In 1900, a committee elected by the United Church passed a resolution to the effect that the Church dejaand the control of the Hospital and the Home. The Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Home then set up a committee to discuss this matter. The Church gave its committee instructions to take possession of the Hospital as soon as the new building was completed. This was done some time in June, 1903.
In November, 1904, the United Church purchased the Hospital, and took up the
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work where the Deaconess Society left off. The Church also insisted that it have the authority to appoint both the rector and the sister superior.
At the annual meeting of the United Church in 1905, Sister Ingeborg Sponland was appointed sister superior. Sister Ingeborg accepted and took up her duties on May 22, 1906. Since that time the United Church has owned and managed the Hospital.
In 1909 the cornerstone was laid for an addition to the Hospital. The new addition is being dedicated today.
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TIE NORV^EGIAN TABITIIa SOCIETY
The Norv;egian Tabitha Hospital Society is giving a lawn party on Saturday afteiv ^ noon and evening, July 31, on the grounds of the Hospital. A good program ^^ has been airanged. ^
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 15, 1909*
TES NOH./EaiAIT DEACOirESS HOL'IS
The board of directors of the Norwegian Deaconess rloiie met last Tuesday. The meeting i,vas opened v;ith a prayer by Reverend C, Lichaelson, of Rov;e, Illinois, ^
The report of the xxrevious meeting was read., ..and accepted, and the old ^z:,
board v;as thereupon dissolved. The new board \^s formed by the election r-
of Adolph Larsen, chairruan; .reverend Loclo^em, vice-chairman; Reverend J. N. -o
Kildahl, secretary; Haakon Thompson, treasurer. .. .An executive committee o
v/as constituted and delegated to act as a building committee, and to serve ^
The rector read the report on finances for I.^ay and June, together v/ith the hospital report. Tlie treasurer read his report, and all reports were ap- proved and accepted. The rector's report on the proi:ress of the work dur- ing the past two months, together v;ith recomT.endations to the board of
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directors, is in part as follows:
At the annual m';^eting of the Norwegian United Church, the board of directors requested permission to start the construction of the nev/ wing when one half of the amount needed had been subscribed. At the same annual meeting, the board of directors had been authorized to mortgage the property of the Deaconess Home for an amount not to exceed |50,000, for the purpose of completing the building. It was also resolved to continue vigorously the collection of money for the building fund.
The building committee had the plans ready for presentation to the board of directors.
The rector reported that he had bought five lots adjacent to the property of the institution; at present the price of the lots vjas lov;. He had acted
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on a previous understanding with monbers of the board of directors.
This being the annual meeting of the board of directors, the election of the medical staff of the hospital was a topic of discussion. In order to bind the doctors more closely to the institution, the rector recaTimended that they be authorized to organize. Further, in viev; of the fact that there was a prospect of enlarging the hospital in the near future, he recommended that the medical staff be increased in some ;vay or other; he presented several plans for such a staff expansion.
The rector further requested that he be again authorized to publish the annual report tliis year, and that Vother Ingeborg be granted a vacation \i of six 7;eeks this year instead of the usual four v/eeks. The board of directors resolved to take up the rector's report for consideration.
Reverend C. J. I.:. Gronlid, of Jaterville, Illinois, was chosen as advisory member. It v/as resolved to elect the same Dhysicians to the hospital staff
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who had served last year, /translator's note: Nanes of these physicians omitted in translationjT^
The following specialists '.;ere selected: Nils /{emmen, eye specialist; jH. a. Forehkin, epidermis specialist; 0. A. Torrison, nose and throat specialist; L. H. I.:ittler, nerve specialist; II. C. Hanson, obstetrician; A, Illovstad, x-ray specialist; David Dans, patholo,^ist.
• The rector v;as directed to invssti.-ate the ^-uestion of enlarging the nedi- cal staff, and to report to the next meeting of the board of directors. The nedical staff v;as authorized to organize. A six-:';eek vacation vjas granted 1 -other Ingeborg. The rector v;as granted a ^lonth's vacation. He v;as also authorized to publish the annual report.
The purchase of five lots by the rector v/as sanctioned by the rieribers of the board acting as individuals, but not in their official capacity of
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board of directors, because the board had not been authorized to make the purchase, .'flien these lots have been paid for, the^/ v/ill be presented to the Society as a ^ift.
Architect I^ichard 'il. Schmidt, of the firm 3cl-iinidt, Garden, ^c I'artin, had ^
arrived by this time, and the plans for the nev; wing of the Deaconess '^
Hoiae v/ere taken up for consideration. The plans were adopted unanimously, r=
and the building committee ?/as instructed to seek bids for the construction <^
of the wing as soon as TX)ssible, and also to arrange for a suitable mortgage 5 loan on the property.
It was resolved to hold a special meeting of the board of directors vjhen the contract for the erection of the new addition was to be let.
Reverend 12. S. Tiller's term as a member of the board of directors having expired, it v:as resolved to have the secretary send him a letter of thanks
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for his long and faithful service as member and secretary of the board.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), July 14, 1909*
THE NOaVEGlAN TilBITHA HOSPITAL SOCETY
Q^uarterly Meeting
The Norwegian Tabitha Hospital Society held its quarterly meeting last Tues- day evening. The attendance was not as good as had been expected. The presi- dent, Dr. Marie A. Olsen, presided at the meeting and gave a verbal report on the work at the Hospital during the quarter.
The following report of the secretary was read and accepted:
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Receipts ^
Patients* fees $3,805.39
Surgeons* supplies 473.39
Special nursing 408.45
X-Ray laboratory 28.60
Gifts 2.00
Total $4,717.83
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Expenses during quarter $4,494.55
Balance in treasury 223.28
Total $4,717,83
The president read a comprehensive survey of the condition and progress of
the Hospital, especially during the past six years. It was resolved to ^
have the president's survey printed at sane later date to be announced. ^
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UDS NOR.VEGIAN LUTEIERAN DEaCOMESS HOME Reports Are Encouraging
On Tuesday, February 9, the board of directors of the Norwegian Lutheran Dea- coness Home held its regular quarterly meeting at the Home. The usual reports were read and accepted. It was resolved that the sui)erintendent start the publishing of a paper for the institution. A message of thanks was forwarded to King Haakon VII of Norway for the gift he had sent the Home. A committee was appointed to receive bids for the erection of the new building.
From the report of the superintendent it appeared that the Home had made good progress along all lines. Three ladies^ societies in various parts of the city are working for the Deaconess Society. Seven new sisters have been accepted since the last meeting of the board of directors. A probationary sister was compelled to withdraw on account of illness in her family. Sister Hannah Hermandson has taken up the work as Sister Superior at the Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Home in Brooklyn, New York.
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Patients $3,669.25
Dressing materials 597.75
Private care 495.30
X ray 171.00
Advertisements in annual report 10.00
Instruments • 2.25
Ladies aid societies 980.88
The building fund 540.60
Stations 1,643.21
Donations 1,055.94
Total income to treasurer 9,166.18
The treasurer's report presented the following facts:
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Income
In treasury, November 1, 1908 $964*33
Received from the Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Home ••••.. 9,166*18 Total $10,130.51
Expenses
Interest $690.21
Debt paid 500.00
Meat 400.64
Milk 305.17
Fuel 547*94
Ice 59.55
Groceries 1,232.94
Surgical instruments • • . • 135.98
Repairs 172.46
Gas and oil 169.39
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Superintendent's salary •••••••• $300.00
Paper, printing, postage ••••.... 340.23
Drugs ••••.......••••••• 212.15
Bandage material 243.93
X ray 153.70
Sisters' salaries 1,533.80
Rent 244.98
Insurance 18.00
Servants' wages ... 1,029.23
Furniture and furnishings ........ 201.41
Traveling expenses .... 125.71
Refund to patients 37.00
Telephone 33.46
Fish 82.09
Exchange 2.30
Paid on real estate 750.00
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Sundry Expenses $166.26
Total $9,734.84
In treasury February, 1909 |395.65
The Hospital report presented the following facts:
Number of patients at the Hospital on November 1, 1908:
Surgical cases 25
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Males 10
Feniales . • 21
Paying in full 25
Paying in Part • • • . • 1
Non Paying • 5
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Patients entered at the Hospital during the quarter:
Surgical cases 1*75
Medical cases • 38
toles 107
Females 106
Paying in full 192
Paying in part 8
Non-paying 13
Total Patients 213
Patients dead through quarter:
Surgical cases 5
Medical cases 9
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Males Q
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PayiDg in full 12
Paying in part 1
Non-paying •.I
Total 14
Patients discharged ...#•• 186
Paying in full • . . • . 168
Paying in part .- *
Non-paying ••••••• • • • • 13
In Hospital on January 31, 1909:
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Surgical cases • • 36
Medical cases 8
Males 17
Feioales 27
Paying in fall 36
Faying in part 3
Non-paying ...... 5
Total 44
Number of patients treated 244
Hospital days paid in full 3,260
Hospital days, free 602
Free hospital days paid from the Poor Fund . . 136 Total hospital days 3,726
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Operations 139
Bandagings * • 1,462
Births 14
Prom the reports of the sisters it appears that they had made 1,014 visits to poor and sick people; that they had distributed amounts of food, clothing, and money to needy people; and, in addition, they have assisted many ill, needy people with their housework euid nursing.
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THE DEACOIffiSS HOME
••••The Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Home received a beautiful piece of tapestry from King Haakon VII of Norway, The tapestry weave is based on a drawing by the Norwegian artist Gerhard Munthe, and the weaving was done by the Norwegian Society for Art Industry*
Everybody concerned agrees that the Home must not dispose of the royal gift* The intention is to have the finest room in the Home named "fCing Haakon's Room^ and the tapestry given by the King is to decorate a wall in this iTOom,
Since, however, the tapestry was given to the bazaar which was held last fall for the benefit of the Home, it is being planned to^,^ .exhibit the piece at the Home on January 22. •.•visitors* fee to be twenty-five cents^ In addition to seeing the piece of tapestiy the visitors will be served light refreshments, all for the twenty-five cents.
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llany people have expressed surprise at the interest shown by the King in the Deaconess Home, since the work connected with the Home is com.paratively new and but little known among Norwe-iians here. The reason is to be sought in the ....attitude of King Haakon's grandmother, Queen Louise of Denmark, toward the deaconess movement in that country. In 1863 she started the Danish deaconess home movement. The Deaconess Home in Copenhagen, Denmark is a very large building or rather a cluster of buildings. In front of the main building is placed a statue of Queen Louise. This is the reason for King Haakon's interest in the Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess movement in Chicago.
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The Ilor.vegian Tabitha Hospital Society met last night. The president, Dr. Ilarie Olsen, called tbs neeting to order, and spoke at length on the financial status of the Hospital. The superintendent of nurses subiaitted the follo;;ing report:
In the last three ::ionths. the Hospital had 41 patients fron the last quarter, and 141 nev/ patients, a total of 188 JlB2j. Of these, 165 v;ere paying in full; the re ainder v;ere charity patients or v;ere paying in part.
The superintendent's report snov/s that the inconie of the Hospital for ohe quarter v;as ^;4, 534.30 and ttiat expenses totaled .4>3,821.67. 'The treasurer's report shov/s an income of ^^4, 826.47 and a total expense of ^3, 981. 05. /Tjl itemized list of income and expenditures is given.7
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TABITIU IL^ 1907
The follov;in:: doctors have been added to the staff at tiie Tabitha Hospital in 1907: Doctors j'ranklin II. Martin, :.:. II. Luken, Theodore Ticken, lil. A. Fishkin, Nils Heimnen, Charles Lloore, G. :.:. ochaubel, Theodore .vild, Jr., Joseph Pendergrast, H. '.'. Jardle, Thoraas .varloe, Iv'artin Olesen, James K. Bartholrnew, Louis .Titzen, L. 0. ..athew, and A. 3. Oven.
The financial report is as follows:
Income
Income from loatients '^15,719.48
Bazaar 1,09.'M6
Dues — membership 292. oO
Donations :359.40
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General expense ■ • . '^1^,360,50
Paid loan 1,000.00
Total $17,360.50
Donations
v;. B. Leenay, rroceries ^v'^O.no
Telephone 'Jompany ..•..• 51.2/3
Lpf. Thorvirad • P.5.00
Ivlr^. Iver /u^.derson 3.00 _ _
Total "^"^TOT^ /s i£/
Report of Guperintondent of !:urses
Hew Year's ball !^-^^OP5,g2
Church concert lr:^3.00
Steamer excursion • • lOf^.OO
Total -433.00 Jlc-
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September ••••»••••• • . • • • 1
Ofitcber • • • • • 1
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Bazaar • 1
Dues •
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THE DEACOITESS HOSPITAL
The Medical Staff is holding its annual meeting and electing officers.
Dr. N» T. Quales was re-elected president of the staff for the coming year. Dr. E. J. Hook was elected vice-president, Dr. J. V. Fowler, secretary. Rector Kildahl gave the information that at the annual conference of the United Lutheran Church it was decided to collect one hundred thousand dollars, part of which was earmarked for the completion of the Deaconess Hospital in Chicago.
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Skandinaven, October 10, 1906. WPA (UL) RROJ. 302/5
Tabithas quarterly business meeting was a pleasant affair. President Dr. IjJarie Olsen reported tlat in the last three months, improvements for the sum of $800.00 had been made and that $1000*00 had been paid on the mortgage, leaving a balance of $3000.00 as the total debt on the hospital property. liss Bella Olsen, secretary, verified the president's statements as correct*
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Skandinaven, October U, 1905 • /TABITHA SOCIETY MEETS/
The Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Society had its quarterly meeting in Tabitha Hospital* The different reports for the past three months were read and verified. The net income for the three month Period was $717»35o
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Dr. A. Houinen and about one hundred neiiberij of the Tabitha Hospital Society has requested txie States .ittoriiey to start a ''quo v/arranto" case and declare illegvi the election of Jr. Valborc; Jogn as director and Jr. Llarie Qisen as president of the Hospital. ^
The legal issue was that the constitution or the society states tliat representa-^ tion on the Hospital 3oard must be erually divided ar.ionr. the branches, and that the i:o37way Branch had nore re^)resentation than v;as legal.
It v/as requested that a coiTiuittee be sol up to vjrito nev; bylav/s; and this vjas accepted. Attor.ioy John v:aage su,7,ge3ted Henry ^. Haugan and Ilicolay Grevstad, but this caused a great storiii of protest. Ijr. ..aago aslced if Dx. Uarie Clsen was v;illing to resign. Several menbers reconuaended that both V^aage and Olsen resign.
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THE TABI1HA. HOSPITAL
The complete returns of the election of officers to the Tabitha Hospital Society show the follovrf.ng results: Dr. Marie Olsen, president; Mrs. Valborg Lund, vice-president; Miss Bella Olsen, secretary; Johan Waage, treasurer; executive committee: J. Waage, chairraan; Mrs. V/. Johnson, Itas. K.M. Hagland, ^fatthej^ Pedersen and Dr. Marie Olsen; tenants' com- mittee: Miss Bella Olsen, Dr. Talborg Sogn, and LIrs. M. Thompson.
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•TH2 ^^ABITIU HOopn'.iL
A reader asks, "Is the Tinancial report of the Tabitha Hospital oociety false?" It is rather suspicious that Jr. i-.arie Clsen refused to recognize any delegate who did not belong to her faction. Jhere must be a reason.
And, fortunately, she has been unable to silence the pi^ss; so v;e raay give the people sone facts.
It vjas reported at the convention that the Hospital owed ^i^SO to the Jefferson Ice Company, and that no other unpaid bills v;ere outstanding.
The reader ivho questioned the honesty of the report handed us the following unpaid bills: The Kuecher Goa]. Company, v349.38; Truax Greene and Company (Drugs and Sundries), ^195. 71; John Sexton (Groceries), ;^22.55; and the Physi- cians Drug and Supply Company, v^S.66. 'The bills total to ^>633.30, and in addi- tion there is a court order for .^72. b2; and a bill of ^15 from llordahl and Olsen
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for nurses' graduatioi. pins. Another thing that did not appear in the report was the sale of the lots on which the Hospital is built, for street assessments.
\'Je find that the total debts of the Hospital amount to ^1200, and the report only shows ^420. The reader who brought this-to our attention was LIr. Henry Rommen, v7hose honesty can not be doubted. -.
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TIIZ T.U3I-;iLi H03rIT.J. Before the :jattle
There are onl3^ 404 r.enbers in Vne labitha Hospital oocioty v;ho are eli^^ible to vote at the coning convention.
The branches have representation, but it is not of a yqitj deiriocratic nature, 5
Sone of the branches with a 3i..all iaeLiborship have a greater representation than 3 several of the larcer branches, iliis is not a sound situation. :-
V/e hope tliat the convention will run sinoothly with less strife and better results. L'v It is about tir;e that the factional differences are ironed out.
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At about 9 P.... last 'i*uesday, Jr. Larie A. Olsen, the president of the Society, called the convention to order. 3y order of the f ix^ departiient the neeting
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place had, as usual, been cleared of all combustible Liaterial, but no law could cool the hot teiupors at the convention. 'The reporters fror:: various nev;spapers were renovod fro:.: tne sta^;^©, possibly in order to iiiaiie ir.ore rooja for the ivar- riors. Dr. .jarie olsen, has no love for the presi3, and she tried to pxace the reporters as far av/ay from the ''scene of action" as possible. The reporters ^ ^-^^^^ -^^^^Q-^dinaven were seated where nothing; could be seen or heard; they did not 2 try to cover the .i.ieetirig at all, and proLiptly fell asleep, ocandia^s reporter <^ v;as placed closer to t]ie sta^e, and though he could hear, he could see nothing r* of the ''battleground • . ^
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There was, at the opening of the session, about o50 people present, about two- thirds of then wonen. oone 50 visitors were seated in tiie r.aller^/. r
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Tlie president declared that the first thing to do was to appoint a chaiman for the meeting. This caused a great deal of confusion (according to parlifiLientary law tile president cannot raahe any motions v;hile in the chair), llr. John V/aage jumped to his feet and started to tall: about the finances of fue Hospital,
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tr^'inc to confuse the issue still j.iore. Soon ever>^ one was yellinn;. Dr. /jiders Doe could finally be heard sayinr^, 'Va^ w'e gDing to be railroaded? V/ill nojaination fron the chair be permitted?" Dr. .jarie Olsen bancod away with her gavel, and other voices could be heard yelling "I.Ir. Jaa^^e cannot na]:e r.iotions'*.
G. E. Face grabbed "Jaage by the an and tried to dra^ him away, ashing hi.T. to nS be "parliarientar;^''''. <^
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I.Ir. V/aap.e becar.e angr^'- and yelled, "Police! Police I heep your hands off ne!"
Aq officer appeared, but one officer could do nothing anong 350 people. Dr. £
Olson called the v/agon, but this all tool: tine. (This is the usual procedure r^-
at a Tabitha Hospital :>ocioty convontion. J ?
Finally soi.ie order was restored, and :... larkery v;as elected chaiman.
",;e will not vjaste space on tiie greater jart of tne i.eeting, but will attei.ipt
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to bring out so.de of tiie uost inportant tiiinr.s tuat transpired.
j'inally, after tlic arrival of an entire squad of police the ballotinc pro- ceeded.
'lien the result v:as announced, it v;a3 a:? exL:)ected.
The follo;7in{; v/ere elected as ciroetors; Dr. l.arie Olsen, Dr. Yalborc; Sogn, I.-iss Bella Clsen, .jrs. ;. Joimson, and ..jrs. j. 2iaa:.];riCr. (.iJ-l wo^.-ien. )
Auditors wore: John ..• Federsen, iiarius i_irDeby, and J.ars Johansen.
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'The Visiting cor.ir.iittee is coi.iposed of the follor/inc: i.:i»s. J^r.ma fhaisen, Lj?s. ^ 2mnia Itoyalson, l::rs. J^uol .Mcian, -j?3. Ilonrietta :.:at]iieson, liss Hilda Petter- son, Lj?s. Dr. A. Doe, ..j:s. J. Jo/.up, l.j?s. ^»nton .strand, Lj?. T. L. llowgard, Ivlrs. Ole (.>ullixson, and ixs. Louisa i.orck.
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The results ?jere that practically tae sarie people ue3?e re-elected; and the reason: poor representation fro:;, larce brandies and ;:ood representation fron the srialler branches.
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The »iev. ITorvvev-^ian Deaconesii Hj:.:c will Le dedicat-d to:::, r re v.- "by tl:ie Rev. Th. '-'ahl, ?rt:sident ,of the United Oh"ai''ch. '^he nt^w ho:r;e voo oT^ene-:- for "business last ITovenroer, 1902, but ::^s not be-^n cohv^.lettrx iiiitil ncv;. The hoG.oitrl is located on th^- ccrn-..r of lladacn Avenue uid Leavitt Street.'
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KOR'/SGIAI^
Vie will not discuss Dr. Dahl^s lualifications or lack of q.ualification, or
v/hat he has learned or forgotten since he ^jraduated.
V/e knov; he is ^ nroat butcher, vie bee pardon, surgeon, but we are not so
sure of his ability to diagnose.
;;e also criticize Dr. Dahl's bull-like manner and his rude treatment of
;/e reported three or four v/eeks ago that Dr. Svennins Dahl (Dane) v;as asked
to resign from the staff of the Hospital. It was reported today tiiat Dr.
Dahl had been reinstated as chief surgeon. But after investigating the rumor
we find that this is not true, ./e also find that two other surgeons have g
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Dr. Dahi v;ill not be forced to be under his care.
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pationts and Deaconesses alike. And, not to forget, he certainly is not capable
as the head of a hospital. Just one example is enough to prove it; :^
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Zavly last suinmer a young Ilor^.vesian ,vas admitted to the Hospital. A cousin ^
of this youngster v;ired the parents in Norvva^- for money. The raoney arrived :^
with a request to summon a doctor as quickly as possible. The cousin went 2
to Dahl and asked that he attend the young fello/;, and also that he call in -^
a specialist. Dr. Dalil, v;ho v/as very offended, shouted, "I don't need any :^ assistance, I know as much as any damn specialist." Using -lolberg's statement ^^ to conclude: '^The fever loft the patient; he died."
Dr. Quales has also resigned from the Hospital; and has attached himself to Tabitha (Hospital). We wonder why?
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Tir^ TABITHA C.^E
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The Tabitha case has been throvm out of Judr-e Tuley^s court. The Judge r^eye the attorneys thirty days to appeal. The charf^e against the Sandberg group is "Diversion of Trust"; Judge Tuley declared that the charge, as stated, had not been proved, because he felt tJ^at the faction involved had acted in accordance with the purpose of the Tabitha Society as outlined in its constitution.
The Judge also said that the constitution did not P:ive the church (Synod) the right to make religion the issue at the Hospital. He then discontinued the case "for want of equity".
The counsel for the Synod made a motion to take the case to the Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Clarence Darrow voiced the opinion that an appeal was impractical because no decision would be reached in less time than a year.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jnly 22, 1902.
TltrC TABITIIA CAIR
The Tabitha JTosrital case is now before the courts. The case ar:ainst ITr. Stoltenberr came up in Jud^^e Tulley^s court I'onday afternoon, but a con- tinuance v/as r:ranted until next Tuesday. The attorney for the complainant is L^# Frank A. Johnson; the attorneys for the defense are .Tohan V7aage and Clarence Darrov;.
Darrow proved to the satisfaction of the court t^iat neither Dr. Carl Sandberp* nor anyone else had started the moveiaent to oust the directors renresentinp* the Synod. It is exr^^^ted that a decision v;ill be made in the case T^aesday when Clarence Darrov; and Frank A. Johnson will sujn up the case.
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okandinaven (Daily i^dition), July 10, 1902.
TFJJ T.J3ITPL. Ka.Pn\-X
The tv;o bo:-:.rds of directors /the Jundberc cmd the Jynod fv.ctionsJ of the Norv.ecian Lutheran Tabitha IIospit<'\l society held a joint ineetinc at ;;icker Park Hall last Tue^sday. ^thoucli fev; menbers were present, businesL was transacted as usual.
The president, H. otoltenberc, called the meeting to order, and the secre- tary, :^. Roinmen, read the ninutes of the lact quarterly met^ting. The president pointed out that the affairs of the hospital had iraproved, even though the financial status v.as about the saine.
The credit of the hospital is sufficient to carry on, and v.ith the income from bazaars and other affairs, and the legacy of ,,2,000 left by kr. George F. Bessesen the board felt that many improvements could be accomplished.
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The secretary read the finoncial report as follovs:
Overhead Expenses
Lledicines, bandages , etc.
Groceries •••• • ....•
Ivleat, fish, etc. .....•• •••
Milk
Wood and fuel ......•••
Gas and electricity ••••.••«•
Telephone ... •.•••...... . •
Ice •• .....•••
Viages ••.•• • ••
Incidentals •
Total overhead ...•.•.....•••.....• v3, 108.25
$51^.46 619» 38 486.33 170.34 122.98 156.30 47.37 56.00 672.50 262.29
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•Special Zxpenseo
Interest on loan ^137.50
Redecorating. •••...•.•.•.••..•.••.•♦. 63.02
Repairs, plumbing, etc* «•••••••••• . 35.75
Lav.yers* fees. 250,00
Total special expenses ,^ 486.27
The cashier, Johan Vaage, £;ave the follov.lng report:
Income
April: from patients. , ;;;;927.25
Miscellaneous ...... ............. .55
^927. 80
May: from patients, Logan Branch 980.85
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Jxxne: from patients, dues from branches. ••••••••••••• s^l>856»95
Total income ••• •••• ••• #3,765a58
Cash on hand* Q'^*^'^
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iLxpenses
April: paid out • $ 626.64
Iklay: paid out • • 1,268.84
June: paid out 1,733^80
Total expenses. ..••..••.••••••••••••• .^3,629#28
Cash on hand, June 30, 1902 233.77
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TIi:: T.13ITILL KOorIT.i
The nev; board of directors of the Ilon/egian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society held its first meeting last Tuesday evening. According to the report given, forty-nine patients v;ere treated in the nonth of February • It v/as decided that all monies collected nust be paid to the treasury of the hospital, and that all dues be credited to each individual member pay- ing dues, all such credits to be used to defray the expenses in the event that these members enter the hospital for treatment. A motion v/as made and carried that Dr. Karl Jandberg be made head surgeon of the hospital.
llr. Stibolt, having refused to serve on the boa: a of directors, was discussed, and a committee v»as appointed to call on him to determine vrhotlier or not he wished to serve. A decision v/-s made that his office be declared vacant until
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the coiranittee turned in its report.
The chairrian asked for noMinations to fill vacancies on the board. Ijrs. ./m. B. Johnson, II. L. Holland, and Jr. I!Jarl Jandberg v:ere elected. Dr. Sandberc, hov.ever, ms elected to serve temporarily.
The lollov/ing resolution v/as pi^ssed:
The board of directors of the Ilonvegian Lutheran Tabitha Kospitol Dociety record their profound rer,ret at the death of Dr. Cliristian ^i'encer, which occurred in the city on LSarch 7, 1902. The laiiiented deceased held the position of chief surgeon of the Tabitlia Ilo.-autal since 1895 and up to the tine of his death.
'The v;orld knew his distinguished ability and accorded hiia a place araong the vx>rld*s leaders in his p-reat profession. But ..e loiov; also the tender-
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ness of his heart and the breadth of his exalted hunanity. The afflicted and suf ferine never needed v/ealth to secure his kindest care and solici- tude. This board and our hospital v;ere honored by his official connection, ' as the inmates of the hospital v;ere blecsed by his invaluable services.
17e beg to tender to his bereaved family our most sincere sjrurpathy, and v/e fervently pray that God may strengthen and corifort them in their great . afflicition.
Tlie secretary is hereby directed to forward to the beloved wife of our dear friend and engrossed copy of the foregoing expression.
K. II. otoltenberg, president.
II. Rommen, secretary.
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Skandlnaven (Dai],y Mition) , >iar. 9, 1902.
/TIIE TABITHA liOSPITAl/
The following resolution was passed by the board of directors of the Nor- wegian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society at the death of Dr. Christian Fenger (Dane).
"He, the members . of the board of directors of the Tabitha Hospital Society, feel the great loss at the deatn of Dr. Christian Fenger, who for years has served at this Hospital. ..is demise will be felt bj all, co-workers and patients and friends. v;e are grateful for his untiring efforts to build this institution. V/e extend our sincerest sympathy to his bereaved family.
C. F. Amei, president H. A. Stibolt, secretary"
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Feb, 19, 1902*
THS TABITHA HOSPITAL ^^^^swer to the Proposal by the Synod FactionT"
'^e, the undersigned, believe that part of the proposal made by you can be used in a settlement of the present conflict. But we feel we cannot agree to a special meeting because such a meeting would only increase the split vathin the Society.
We wish to call your attention to the fact that the slate elected was elected on a democratic basis, and gives each branch the representation to v/hich it is entitled. In the event that a special meeting be called, we loiovj that the results would be the same, and practically the same officers elected.
We can, of course, set up a counter proposal because v/e do agree on many of the points in your proposal. Tie cannot, of course, agree that any group or faction shall have control of the Society. As it stands now both factions are equally represented with an equal amount of neutral and nonpartisan members.
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Yours truly,
Llarie A. 01s en Harry Honmien Johan Vi'aage
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Tm; tabittl. ecspit^l
The Tabitha Hospital Society called a neeting last Tuesday through its vice- president, Dr. liarie A. Olsen. Dr. Clsen called the meeting because of the resignation of the president. Only seven members attended. This not being ^- a quorum, the meeting adjourned and another mjeeting v;as called for the follov/ing 5 Friday. r::^
The SjTiod faction left the above-mentioned ^ridav^" meeting and called their -o own roeeting at Cur Savior's Church, './hen they arrived at the church to attend o the meeting, a boy began to distribute leaflets. Tlie leaflets read as follows:
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The distribution of these handbills did not last veiy long. Sone individual, "loyal to the Synod/' confiscated the leaflets and threw then into the church furnace. The ''loyal" fev/ v;ho attended, piously called the meeting to order and elected Dr.^. vj Meyer chainnan and Dr. jViJ Unseth secretary. After a short tine, about an hour, three hundred people had shoim up, rnanj'' loyal to ^ the faction, others throuirh curiosity. Of the Hospital staff we saw Doctors 5 Oven, liolnboe, Hennen, 3er^, Rasrmssen, Torrison, Unseth, Lleyer, Hektoen, and //arloe .
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At the becinnins the neetinc all v/as peaceful, but it v;as not lone before strife o began in this "holy" faction. The reports of standin^:- connittees and officers were finally read. The secretary'- reported that this neeting had been advertised for three consecutive days in Skandinavon, the only paper friendly to the Synod '^ group. Several reports were read by the executive connittee and the "spiritual" conmittee.
The meetin.:: then proceeded to elections. After a stormy hour or two, the
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follov/ing v/ere elected as directors:
Mrs. V/illiam Johnson, Mrs. ioidrov/ Petersen, Henr:r A. Kaugan, K. Stiboldt, and K* S. Edvjards. Just before adjournnent, it v;as reported that the opposing faction had put tvK> guards at the Hospital, but no one could report whether ^ these guards were sv/om in as special police or as deputy sheriffs. The meeting *J v/as then ^'eacefiilly (?) adjourned. r^^
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THE TABITKA IIC3PITAL
The annual convention of the Tabitha Hospital Society was held last Tuesday
at Schoonhofen^s Ilall. Dr. fosoaxj To prison, president of the Society, ^
presided. ^
The first dispute arose when someone asked for a temporary chairman, and norainated I! Dr. Oyen. Dr. Carl oandberg then nominated Attorney Stoltenberg.
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Dr. Torrison ignored Sandberg's nomination and declared Dr. Lleyer elected. ^ The result was that the secret aiy took the chair and proceeded in a legal and democratic way v;ith the nominations. Attorney Stoltenberg was then officially elected.
This did not meet with the approval of the other faction, so the battle was
on again. This faction suggested that the ballot be secret this time. Dr. ^^rie
Olsen, who had taken the chair, nominated K. M. Hasland and Captain H. ilikkelsen.
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and they promptly declared theiiiselvcs elected, i^'inally, after an hour or -d
two had been wasted, order was restored* The election resiilts were finally ^
made "public'*. The following directors were elected for a teiiii of three years: p:
Mrs. M. Pedersen, 14rs. G. Isaacson, H. Stiboldt Iwho defeated Henry H* Haugan)^ ^
John V/aage, and H. N. Stoltenberg. The directors v;ho retained office were g
UT. iiarie Ol^en, 0. T. Amet, K* Hommen, Reverend Bleken, and Miss Belle Olsen. >-
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Tllli: TABITErk HCSPI'T/iL
The Uorv/egian Lutheran Tabitha oociety was organized in 1885 by eight v/ornen. It was resolved for the time being to meet ever^^ Tuesday. The Society was to sev/ clothing for the needy and charge dues of five cents per month. One third of the dues were set aside for the builc'ing of a home to care for poor and needy people who v/ere sick. l:j?s. Caroline Clement was elected president, Lliss Laria I.'oroos, secretary, and IJrs. Louise Johnson, treasurer. The other organizers v;ere I.Irs. Laria Ursin, Lrs. iUina Johnson, Ivirs. Kaia Thine, and I'.iiss Christina Brovvn.
The Society zTevi^ and in 1388 the prograru v/as clianged to include the building of a hospital and a Deaconess home, but in 1889 a majority decided to v;ork only for the building of a hospital. It was also decided that the board would consist of eighteen men. ..'omen were, therefore, taboo on the board. This caused a split, and many of the older members quit the Society and
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organized the "Cricinal Tabitha oociety^'. In February, 1891, the "Original" called the Sisters iUnalia, ^^rtha, and liaria f3X)r. the Deaconess lioiae in Linneapolis, and then bought a frame building at 190 ^Id number/ Huraboldt Street. Cn December 1, 1891 the Deaconess Kome and Hospital v;as opened in this building. Sister ^unalia v/as head Deaconess. In xvugust, 1892, Sister I.:aria died, but the otiier tv;o carried on. In -lugust, 1C93, the Home and Hospital burned to the ground. J-efore the fire that destroyed all the property of the Society, negotiations had been started to amalgamate the two Tabitha Societies, and on ^une 7, 1392, this X7as done at Cur Savior *s church.
Cn June 3, 1392, the cornerstone of the nev/ hospital uas laid. On October 24, the nev; hospital v/as dedicated. "Jlie oociety elected the follov/ing board in Axiril, 1894: Oscar L. forrison, A. H. Johnson, Captain John Anderson, P. 0. Skarden, John Kalheim, and Dr. ^.iles i^y s^uales. Later there was another split, one group v/anting trained nurses in the Hospital, another group insisting that practical nurses ;/ere good enough. On December
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26, Miss Ifeirtlia Ellingsen was appointed superintendent of nurses eind Sisters Amalia and Martha refused to work under her.
At the convention in 1895, the question of "Deaconess" or "Norwegian Hospital" :§ was to be decided. This caused a lengthy discussion and nearly brought about H another split*
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:;A^I^I^. H. :IG3PIT.iI. SOCIETY
.4.t the annual conventi:jri oi' z\\e i.orv/e"ian Tabitha l[ost)ital oociety the follow- ing gentlemen \vere elected to o/ilce: Dr. Karl oandber:.:, ^resident; Harry liomifien, secretary.
Because of factional trouble, there w^s ^xuch discussion and "fighting
The financial re";ort, ^iven by the secretary, read as i*ollov;s: Paid-UD member shiio 1,0'JO
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Assets
Real property • :;^52,972.71
Inventory 3 , 730 . 61
Cash on hand, treasurer 271.55
Cash on hand, superintendent 9.70
Cash on hand, nedical staff 77.00
Gash on hand, branches 215.30
o37,276.83/sic7
Liabilities
kovtuai^e :>5, 000.00
Other debts 1,783.05
• 36,783.05
General -Jicienses
'iases 32,600.00 (i^ ViPi
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Kedicine n, 376. 61
Groceries ^,716.15
.Yeats, fish, etc 1,437.06
Milk 615.32
Fuel 7&8.02
Gas and electricity 5^6.73
Ice 241.94
Telephone 167.. 82
Miscellanecfus 843.03
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Special iLxpenses
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Nurses jeoO.OO
Rent: nurse's hone 236.40
Interest on raortp:ages on hand 275.00
Pavin;' of street 195.^1
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Insurance 1^18.00
Fire boss, etc, 20.00
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Tlie delegates fron the various branches f:ave the follov/in^- income report:
Norge Branch ;^289.00
North Avenue Branch 293.00
Erie Avenue /.sic/" Branch 228,75
Northwestern Branch 198.50
California Branch . 151.00
Odin Branch 150.00
Logan Snuar^^ Br .nch 55.75
Vikin^:": Branch 45.95
Lake View Branch 35.00
Fram Branch ^ 8.35
£U,455.30A^
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The follo'vvinK notion, made by H. a. Ilau^^en, was killed by a vote of 380 to 349: "A raajority of the JOard of directors shall be :nembers of congre.'^ations belong- ing to the dynod of the :orwe;ian ^vanr^elicdl Lutheran Church of Ariierica."
Several of tiiose T>resent at the Meeting -valked out in rsrotest, clainiin?', the proceedin.-: to be unpa^rliaraentary. It vjas oroT)osed that a iieeting be held in Yor Frelsers i.irhe /Jjuv .javiors church/ on February 4, ai. 7:30 P. M.
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The rabitha IIoSDital Society at its last neetinf: elected Dr. J. II. ^'eyer :)resident; Dr. Ihonas jarlde, vice-president; Dr. Ingeborc Pasinussen, secretary.
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THj2 Ti^BITHA. HOSPITiiL
The Tabitha Hospital »^ociety accomplished a great deal in the late 90* a. They organized a Children's Horae where thay had about sixty children at the end of 1899. It seemed that in every other line of activity the Society had "smooth sailing," but in the Hospital and Deaconess Hone enterprises there always seemed to be factional strife. We lay much of the discontent to Skandinaven. This excuse of a paper has always stretched the facts in its editorials, and in April, 1900, it stated that "people believed the Hospital to be of oynod constitution". Statements such as these are not exactly true, and cause a great deal of misunderstanding.
The Hospital started with a debt of ^7,000, of which i^;p2,000 was later paid, leaving $5,000 and a recent debt of $2,700 still outstanding. But the assets today are quite satisfactory: the grounds are worth §7,400; buildings, J?25,487; inventory, §3,600. In 1900 there was a profit of ^68.10.
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The pastors of the Synod have been bitter and have blocked much of the progress. They maintain that the Synod should have full control of the Hospital, Reverend Preus stated at the anniversary of the "Original" that it was impossible to work together, just as iiapossible as to raise priests in pcints tc^cthor v/ith priestesses in skirts. Dr. Carl Sandberg recomiaends the dissolving of the "spiri-g^ ual" committee. He suggested a broad coioroittee of both laymen and pastors. -^
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Scandia, . Jan. 11, 1902.
TEC TABITIiA H03PITi\L SOCISTiT
Fifty nemberG of the Tabitha Hospital Society called a special meeting to o
elect a nominations coianittee in accordance with the bylaws of the Society, ^
The meeting was held last Sunday at Scandia Hall; three hiindrad people were fZ
present* The pastors of the Synod churches had warned their congregations ^ against attending this meeting, but nary church people showed up just the same, g
Attorney Stoltenberg was elected chairmar for the evening, and H. Rommen was ^
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Dr. Carl Sandberg showed, v/ith colored diagrams, hov; the last convention was illegal because the constitution called for a representation of all the branches of the Society, and this had not been the case. The Erie Branch, the smallest, had the greatest representation, and the llorge Branch, the largest, had no representation, and this year's nominations oommittee had tried the same stunt. The president of the Society, Dr. Oscar Torrison, rose to declare the present meeting illegal because neither president nor secretary could call a special
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meeting; this could only be done by the entire executive board. Attorney 3
John Waage replied by saying that "the entire fault was with the board; r^.
they had broken the constitution of the Society and had laid themselves ?•
open to arrest, and the membership could force the board to abide by the %
Society's laws, by talcing out a writ of mandamus*" Dr. /Aadera/ 'Doe had o
nothing to do with the calling of the special meeting, A nominations committee /^
was elected. It is composed of Captain John Anderson, Attorney Waage, ani ^
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TFc:: TABiTiLV K03PIT.VL scci:::ty
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The noninations coiriraittee, which named candidates for election at the last annual meeting of the ilosDital Society, apparently was not acquainted with or attentive to the constitution of the Scciet3/^, and this fact has caused us considerable trouble. Gut of the seven members (one frora each branch) who should have been el-^cted to the nominations committee for the present year, because of the mistake referred to, two were not elected at all, and only three were elected legally. One of these afterwards left the city and when the committee convened only tv;o of the members present had been elected legally. These two, together v/ith two of those who had been elected illegally, and three who have been elected by the above-mentioned four, have constituted a sort of a nominations committee. Since the origin of this cornnittee was contrary to the constitution of the Society, all the v/ork undertaken by this committee will naturally be illegal. .-<:'^
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In order to correct these irre.t^ularities, fifty of the members of the Society requested that the board of directors call a special meeting of the Society. It^is to be regretted that the board of directors did not comply with the request although it is obliged, under the lav;s, to do so. Cn account of this the difficulties to be overcome are nov/ p;reater than before; there is the danger that every election at the coming annual meeting will be illegal and thus there will be no end to the troubles. 7ould it not be better to correct the ?7rongs while there is still time?
If the nominations committee made a mistake last year, thereby inducing the Society to commit an error, these errors can be corrected. This, however, can of course only bo done by the Socitey itself. Under any circumstances the Society ought to convene in special meeting to deliberate as to v/hat course of action to take.
The board of directors has no right to omit calling such special meeting. The pretext that, in the opinion of the board of directors, such a special
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meeting can accomplish nothing good and mi2;ht even do something illegal doe$., ^/ not avail; the board of directors is obliged under the la?7s "to call the ---^--" Society for special meeting whenever twenty-five of the regular members of the Society make request in writing for such special meeting^. It will then be up to the Society itself to determine whether the proposals presented by the twenty-five members in question be good or bad; the board of directors cannot decide on this in advance. The fact that a man has been elected as a member of the board of directors, or even elected as the chairman of the board, does not imply that this man has been imbued v/ith the highest degree of v/isdom and infallibility, making it permissible for him to disregard the laws, making incomret^^nts of all the members of the Society which elected him. The safe course for the board of directors as well as for the individual members is to respect the laws of the Society and comply with them.
If the laws have been broken, as at present in regard to the nominations committee, the authority which is able to decide what to do and how to act in order to correct the errors made naturally reposes in the Society. It can
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lead to no good if individuals, v/hether members of the board of directors or of the nominations committee, make efforts to force upon the Society their opinions or their v/ill.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) , DeCo 14, 1901.
TABITHA HOSPITAL
The board of directors of the Tabitha Hospital Society held its regular meet- ing last Tuesday. Eleven members of the board were present. The report from the superintendent of the Hospital showed that sixty-three patients have been cared for at the Hospital in November. During the month there were 1,021 patient days, of which 668 have been fully paid for, and 353 have been free or partly paid for. The total income from patients was $848.30.
The treasurer's report for November shows:
Income
Membership fees $ 60.63
Patients' fees 789.93
Miscellaneous 5.57
Lawn Party 76.00
Donation from H. A. Haugan 100.00
Donation from Norwegians 'Singing Society - 25.00
Donation from Studebaker Mfg. Go. 10.00
Other donations 93.00
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Balance from October ^ 264»51
Total Income $l,449*fi4 /sic/
Expenses 1^209.66
In treasxiry, December 1- $ 239.66 Jslc/
Among the expenses is included $137o50 for interest on the Hospital's $5,000 mortgage to Mrs. R. Schwarz..*#
Information was received that in addition to the above-mentioned gifts, f85 had been received in small contributions, and that Mr. A. T. Lindberg had in- creased his subscription to fifty dollars....
Mr. Rommen reported that he had succeeded in having installed, without cost to the Hospital, a large automatic laundry washer which vjould make the laundry work at the Hospital easier and less expensive.
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The following request, signed by fifty members of the Hospital Society, was read:
"To the Board of Directors of the Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society of Chicago:
'^^Ve, the undersigned members do hereby request that you call a meeting of the Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society for Sunday, January 5, 1902, 2:30 P. M. at Scandia Hall, for the purpose of constituting a nominating committee in conformity with the constitution, and for the transaction of such other business as may be deemed of interest to the Society."
A motion was made and adopted that the board of directors accede to the request. The secretary, Mr. Roramen, stated that the board was compelled under the con- stitution to do as requested. The paragraph of the constitution that deals with the question was read. It is as follows:
"The boaird of directors is to call special meetings of the Society whenever it
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is so requested in writing by twenty-five regular members of the Society.'*
Messrs. J. Oleson, Carlson, Egeland, Reverend Bleken, and Dr. Torrison spoke in opposition to the calling of the meeting. Dr. Torrison declared that ac- cording to his understanding of the constitution, the annual meeting was the only place where the naminatlor« committee could be legally elected. The pre- sent nomination committee, he said, was elected at the annual meeting in Jan- uary, and if the board of directors now complied with the request to call a special meeting for the purpose mentioned, it would be calling a meeting for the avowed purpose of undertaking an illegal act.
After a brief discussion during which it was pointed out that the nominations committee for the present year was not nominated or elected in accordance with the laws, Mr. Oleson said that the proposed special meeting could not act leg- ally, that he was opposed to the calling of the special meeting, and as he wished to go home (it was past 10 P.M.), he moved that the meeting dissolve.
The secretary replied to this by stating that the members of the Society have
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the right, under the constitution, to hold the special meeting; that it was neither right nor considerate on the part of the board of directors to treat the request of the members in such a superior manner, since the request had been presented to the board in the regular way. The board of directors, he said, has no discretion in the matter. After these remarks the meeting was declared adjourned.
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TABITIIA HOSPITAL Some Remarks on the Proposed Change in the Lav/s
by L. A. Lars en
Dr. Holmboe states that his reason for wanting to give the Norwegian Luther- an Synod control of the Tabitha Hospital is that in this manner the Hospital could seek support from the rural residents. •••in both liioney contributions and patients^
The Synod, however, already has two hospitals, one in St# Paul, with two prominent Norv;egian doctors. •••and one in La Crosse, also with two outstand- ing Norv/egian doctors • Is it probable, under these circumstances, that the farmers of the Northv;est v;ould be willing to support or send patients to a hospital in Chicago, many hundred miles away, simply to help the Norv/egians in Chicago when the latter are unable to take care of t hems elves ?..^^Ee who knows the practical and careful farmers in the Northwest does not easily
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believe that they would undertake such a task* Outside of Chicago the Synod has only one congregation in Illinois, and from that congregation there is not much support to be had.
It seems to me, therefore, that it is very doubtful if added income is to be expected by ceding the Hospital to the Norwegian Synod. The Synod is also the most stringent Orthodox Norwegian church body in America. Vvomen have no right to vote in its congregationst V/omen are to keep silent in the meetings, rules the St. Paul congregation, and the Synod holds sternly to this rule.
Under these circumstances, as far as I have been able to discover, the Synod has 175 members in Chicago with the right to vote.... The Synod con- demns life insurance; it condemns all secret societies and even refuses to bury anyone who was a member of a secret society. ...It will not accept money raised by.... a charity ball. Y^liile the Norwegian Home for the Aged,
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xinder the Konvegiai: United Church, has held a fair xrith a raffle, etc., the Hospital could not have a fair under the !>orv;o2:ian Jynod, but v/ould have to [;et its laoney through church concerts.
Can v/e believe that the y.OT^je^^icm J^Aiod, ir it attained full authority at
the Hospital, v/ould be tolerant toivard those not of the 3yxiod?. rjiowine
as v;e do that the iynod r.iinisters v/ould not place the cornerstone of the Hospital **in the naiio of God" because they could iiot i ray tO{;ether v/ith those v/ho belong; to the Hor'.7e^:ian United Church, v/e sor.chov; narvel at tlieir sudden attach of tolerance.
Let us heer. aloof frori all the o^mod inventions, and in -neaoe v/ith the Synod
neribers. Let us arrau. :e for one :-reat fair every year as is done b:^ the
other institutions and support the Hospital as v/ell as v/o are able. In
this nanner v/e shall soon have our Hospital free froii) debt. '\
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TABITILl HOSPITAL Odin Branch Asks for Special Meeting of the
Tabitha Hospital Society
The Odin Branch of the Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society held a meeting on Monday evening at Humboldt Park House. More than 150 members were present.
Mr. N. M. Stoltenberg, president of the Branch, strongly criticized the powers granted the nominating committee of the Society. The committee, he said, has greater powers than any political machine* At the elections of the Society it is necessary to vote for the candidate selected by the nominating committee or else abstain from voting altogether. When two names are put up by the nominating committee, the members have to vote for one of the t 'vo even though they do not approve of either. On the other hand.
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it is only possible to vote Tor one of the tv;o even if the nembers wanted to elect both* The nominating coruiiittee consults neither the branches nor the merabers on the matter of nominees; the cOi.imittee alone decides on the names to be placed on the ballots for determining the representatives of the various branches. The representative elected by the Odin Branch, as well as the representatives from other branches, have been excluded from the meetings of the nominating committee, and the majority of the members of that committee belong to the party which, in our opinion, does not comprise the friends of the Hospital.... V/ith the nominating committee constituted as at present, we know what to expect; candidates from our Branch will be placed on the ballot for the visiting committee or some other- minor coi'imittee, but not for the nomi- nating committee or the board of directors, it is a common saying that the voters have no show at political primaries; but our Society, with its nominating committee, puts the political primaries into the shadow. In oiir elections the voting members do not have a ghost of a show. It appears as if two men are running the whole nominating committee.
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The president then read a letter from Mr. Hoiniaen, secretary of the Society, in which the latter states that he had received two requests from the nominating committee for lists of members of the Odin Branch and of other branches. Upon receipt of the first request, he had written the secre- taries of the various branches asking them to send the required lists to their representatives on the nominating committee, an^ he again calls the request of the said nominating committee to the attention of the branches. The meeting voted to table the letter temporarily.
Dr. Karl Sandberg, the representative to the nominating committee elected by the Branch, reported that he had been present at two of the meetings of this committee but had been turned away; that he had been refused per- mission to be present at the committee meetings as a listener, the committee stating that it would not do to have present the indiviauais who might be subjects of discussion at the committee meeting; that the representatives elected by the California Branch, the Norge Branch, and the Logan Square
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As to the nomincitin,^ comraittee as it is nov; constituted. Dr. Sandberg had dis- covered tnat the election of its niembers haci not taiien place in conformity with the laws of the Tabitha Society. '^Vhile, under the rules, two names should have been placed on the ballot from each of the seven branches then existing, it appeared that for two :^ranches. . . .no name had been placed on the ballot; for one branch only one name... •The LJorth ^-tvenue Branch had five names instead of two. . .•Furthermore, all the twelve persons placed on the ballot as candidates for the nominatin^^ committee at the last annual meeting belonged to the Norwegian Lutheran Synod.
Attorney 'i««aage read the paragraph from the constitution of the Society dealing with the nominating committee, its nomination and election, and expressed the opinion that the present committee was i.ot elected in conformity with the
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laws. He spoke strongly of requesting the board of directors to call a special meeting of the Society. .Ifter a brief discussion it v/as unanimously decided to do so, and the following coEinunication was sent to the board of directors, signed by the required number of members:
•*V/e, the undersigned members, do hereby request that you call a meeting of the Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society for Sunday, January 5, 1902, 2:30 P.M. at ocandia Hall, for the purpose of constituting a nominating committee in conformity with the constitution, and for the transaction of such other business as may be deemed for the interest of the ciociety.**
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THE DiiAGONESS SOCISTY^S BAZAAR
The bazaar of the Deaconess Society at V/icker Park Hall was conducted by the Bethel congregation on V/ednesday evening, and a large crowd was presents Reverend Tiller gave an interesting speech during the evening, and Dr. Crum's vocal solo and Miss Dagmar Anderson's piano solo received much applause* The bazaar exiiibits an unusually rich collection of articles, most of which would be especially appropriate for Christmas presents*
The Deaconess Society has begun the construction of its large hospital at Kaddon Avenue and Leavitt Street. It is therefore evident that the Society needs all possible support, and it is to be hoped that the bazaar will ful- fill all the expectations of its sponsors....
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TABITHA HOSPITAL
The Fran Branch of the llorv/egian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society held a continuation discussion meeting, last Tuesday evening, concerning the pro- posals for changes in the Society's constitution. The meeting was held in the Sunday-school rooms of St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Church. More than 150 members of the various branches of the Society v/ere present. The pres- ident of the Fram Branch, I.Ir. Thomas H. Kolderup , . . . .was chairman of the meeting. He informed the gathering that Dr. larie Olson's proposal for changes in the Society's constitution was the first subject for discussion.
/Translator's note: Dr. Olsen proposes that Article 3 of the constitution be changed so as to limit voting power to members from Cook Countyj»/
Dr. Olsen said that most of the members of the Society reside in Chicago. It is not to be expected that out-of-town people will come to the meetings of the Society in order to vote. There is no objection to support for the
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Hospital from people outside of the city, but it did not seem advisable in times like the present, xvhen there is partisan division in the Society, for people from the outside to have the right to vote in the matters at issue. The desire was, she said, to preserve the Hospital free for all church organ- izations. There is no objection to the organi2:^tion of branches in the country districts, and it v/as nice of the ministers of the Noirwegian Lutheran Synod to support the Society. The Hospital, however, is a Chicago institu- tion, she said, and it ought to be supported by Chicago people. It mi^t be well, she pointed out, to have support from one church group, but it would be better to have support f3X)m all the Norwegians in the city.... An institu- tion belonging to the Norwegians in Chicago should be governed by them.
Reverend 0. J. Heimdahl stated that the North Avenue Branch had many out-of- town members who regularly paid their dues, and it vias unjust to deprive them of the right to vote....
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Dr. llarie Olsen mentioned that* •••she had seen a Synod minister in Chicago at an annual meeting of the Hospital Society advise the members of his church hov7 to vote; he had even marked the ballots of some of the members. If this coiild take place in Chicago, what laight one expect in regard to members from the country?
Dr. A. Holmboe regretted the bringing up of such matters^y Dr. M. Olse^; he said that the discxission should be confined to relevant issues. Mrs. Halvorsen stated that she was a member of the nominations committee six years ago. At that time she was urged by Synod ministers to see to it that no minister became a member of the board of directors. She followed their urg- ings, and Reverend^. B^Kildahl, as a result, was not elected. But the sub- sequent result of this action was that four hundred members withdrew from the Society, One of the S3mod ministers had said to her on the occasion in ques- tion: "We must be sly as snakes and simple-minded as doves to push this matter through." The speaker urged the members to consider the question carefully before voting.
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As no one else claimed the floor, the proposal by Dr. Karl F. M. Sandberg for changes in the constitution of the Tabitha Hospital Society was declared the order of the day. Kis proposals are as follows: (1) That Paragraph 2 of Article II be eliminated; (2) that Article XIII be eliminated;
These Articles at present read as follows:
Article II
Paragraph 1. The purpose of this Society is to construct, maintain, and con- duct a hospital, a training school for nurses, and a home for v/orthy persons in need, for aged people, and for others v;ho are v/illing to pay for a good Christian home.
Paragraph 2. Religious instruction and public worship are not to be supervised by the Society as such, but by Lutheran ministers who belong to the Society and
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serve congregations that subscribe to the Lutheran confession of faith.
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Committee on Spiritual l!atters: There is to be organized a coinmittee on spiritual matters; it is to consist of the ministers referred to in Article II. The duties of this ccmmittee shall be to take care of public worship and serve the spiritual needs of the residents of the institution, and also to supply religious instruction and training to the nurses, and to determine the adequacy of the training thus provided.
Dr. Sandberg made an introductory speech as follows;
"The purpose of this proposal is not in any way to insult anybody; its purpose is not, as has been said by some, to drive ministers and religion out of the HosDital or to unbraid the present members of the committee for anjrthing they"
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have done. The purpose is simply to make it easier for all of us to work together toward the goal we have set up; to niake it easier for others to extend help to us; to make it easier for ministers to become members of the Society; to make it easier to get new patients; to make it easier for those who become patients at the Hospital to get the spiritual nurture they may desire. This combined goal can best be attained, I believe, by omitting from the Society's constitution a couple of paragraphs which (1) place greater demands on the Lutheran ministers of the Society than they are able to meet; (2) subject them to obligations which may be interpreted in a way to drive many people away from the Society and prevent the Hospital from receiving a large part of the aid vvhich otherwise would come its way; (3) may leave the impression that the Hospital belongs to a specific religious denomination, and thereby tend to keep away members, ministers, and patients belonging to other denominations; (4) expose the patients to missionary efforts on the part of the members of the conmittee on spiritual matters, and thereby make it more difficult for these patients to get the spiritual nurture which they desire; and (5) place all this power and all these obligations in the hands r
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of a coinniittee, the conposition of v/hich is a matter of chance, in regard to which the Society has no control. The Society has no power to compel the committee on spiritual matters to fulfill its duties; nor can it prevent the committee or its individual members from interpreting the laws of the Society in any manner desired by them; neither can the members of the committee be deterred from ministering to the spiritxial needs of the patients and others connected with the Hospital in any vjsiy they consider best.
••I quite agree v/ith Reverend Johnson that if the present committee is to be upbraided, it must be on the grounds that the said committee has not done enough — under the Society* s constitution — however good its intentions may have been. The constitution requires that the committee provide the necessary religious training, including tests, for the nurses. This, in spite of the unequivocal requirements under the constitution, the committee has omitted doing. The nurses have not received any religious instruction, and Reverend Johnson admits that the committee may justly be blamed for this. So far as I know, the nurses have not received any religious training, nor have they
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been subjected to any examination. TJhether some future committee might find time to undertake the tasks referred to, T/e do not know. The present com- mittee, however, has not proved equal to the undertaking. It is clear that the Society should either omit the requirement from its constitution or else see to it that the lav; be complied with.
'*V/e are all acquainted with the fact that the present committee on spiritual matters has decided that as a part of its care for the spiritual life of the residents of the Hospital, it is the duty of the comonittee tc5 censor the books and/the methods employed in raising^money donated to the institution. The books might contain matter v/hich it v:ould be bad for the residents to read, and the money might have been gained by improper methods.
♦*0f course, some future committee might interpret the laws to mean that all doctors who are to treat patients at the Hospital must belong to the same
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religioxis denomination as the members of the committee If anybody xvere
to think this a preposterous supposition they need merely consider the fact th^t there are nov; religious hospitals at v/hich requirements of the kind lo^ntioned are imposed upon the physicians.
"It is evident, of course, that if the Lutheran ministers are to fulfill all the duties imposed on them by the Society •s constitution it will be necessary for them, as members of the committee on spiritual matters, to spend so much of their time at the Hospital as to create the impression that the institu- tion belongs to them. This would tend to discourage visits by ministers of other denominations; it vyould discourage members of other denominations from entering the Hospital as patients; it v/ould discourage patients of other de- nominations from calling in the ministers of their choice.
^^Ifeiny people liave gained the impression that the Tabitha Hospital belongs to the ministers who compose the committee on spiritual matters, and this fact
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has made it very difficult to get such ITorv/egians as do not belong to the same denomination to join the Tabitha Society as members. Frequently, it is next to impossible to persuade patients of other denominations to enter the Eospital for treatment. If the paragraphs concerning the committee on spiritual matters were omitted all these difficulties vjould disappear."
Dr. B. Meyer did not believe that the purpose of the discussion meetings would be attained by adopting Dr. Sandberg^s motion. Ke had had many patients at the Tabitha Hospital but liad never heard that the committee on spiritual matters had made it difficult for doctors and nurses to fulfill their duties...
Dr. llarie Olsen spoke in support of Dr. Sandberg's proposal.... Patients go to hospitals to get medical treatment, not to get spiritual help. Rules for a hospital ought to be drawn up by doctors, not by ministers, just as it is not the task of a physician to lay down rules for the services in a church. She — .^ also criticized the method of holding worship in the Hospital.... "^ ^X
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Reverend Heimdahl was surprised at the statements of Dr. 01sen....The min- isters did not try to press their religious opinions upon the patients; at least, the Synod ministers did not try to do so*
Dr* T. Warloe had often been at the Hospital but had never heard complaints there against the ministers
Reverend F* Ring said that in matters concerning the Hospital the aim ought to be to unite, not to divide* The patients are concerned about the ability of the doctors at a hospital, not about who the ministers may be* He considered it better, especially for the old people at the Hospital, if the worship was not held in the third story as at pre sent*..* The doors at the Hospital ought to be open to ministers of all denominations*
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The -'or;"9 -Jr-.riC:'. ':f the liorve "ian I.utheraa Tabitha iluooitai Joeiel^y held a ..ell-attended ::.eetiri; it hu ^boldt dark :fouse o.x . .onday eveniny. ^ nu.iber of ne;: inembers ^^ere iridacted, jid the jittend.auce /-as OTor t;;o huiidra;^. rhe president, Dr. : aris Clsea, o;;en3d tho :.:eetin •. 1.133 rinnie dokleby was the secretary.
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Drs. : arie Clsen an^ ]:arl 7. d. ^aiKiber : e:::Uaine.i the proposals trnde dv tiie:;: for changes in tha constitutia:; of the JabithLi dociety. .± brief discusaion ensued. xCevererid Tred xii'.- also liiadc a brief address.
'fxie ladies of .he Brcinch later serveJ coffee ;iiid Cihes, and a cau;)le of h::urs of sociability follo.7ed. out thrau:hout the eTenin • there ivas lively discusaion bv r)airn aad by ^rouos about tde jvonose^l changes in \A..e luws of the oociety.
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TkBIT^Ih HOoPIT^tL /jjkimm:niIP LlSTiZ
by Henry a, Stibolt
....At the last meeting of che boarci of directors of the Tabitha Hospital Society, Reverend I.:. K. Bleken moved to h-jive the secretary of the board ordered to relinauish the lists of the .Tie.Tibers of t^he Eosoital Society, and to render the lists available for insoection at the Hospital, I msh to sup-^iort Reverend Iv'r, Bleken 's motion I'or the follov/im; reasons:
1. A branch will frequently hold socials and meetings oo whioh nenbers of other branches are invited. The secretary of the Society cannot be expected to take care of the invitations, and as natters are now, I can state from my ovvn experience that it is easier to find a needle in a haystack than to ^;et
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If the lists are left ooen Tor ins?ectioa, a repetition of tihe YOtinc muddle at tLe last annual laeetinf^ aouLi be prevented. At tbit meeting voting v/as done by .arsons who, under the rules, had not been members Ions enoush to be entitled to vote.
If the secretary believes that he v/ould break the constitution by relinquish- ing the lists, let him keep the oripinals and place a certified copy for in- spection at the Hospital* heedless to say, such a copy ought to be kept, tor,ether v;ith other docunents concernin ' the Hospital, by the superintendent, and should not be placed in the viaitin;: rooi.i.
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The board of directors of the Tabitha Hospital Society held its re^'iilar monthly meeting at the Hospital. The reports for October show that seventy-three patients were treated durinrr that month; of these, forty-eight paid in full, twenty-three paid in part, and two were given free treatment. At the close of the month there were thirty-four patients in the hospital. The total number of hospitalization days was nine hundred and three, an increase over previous months.
The treasurer's report reveals the following:
Total income for the month $1,451.45
Total expenses for the month 1,186.94
Balance, October 31, 1901 | 264. '51
The personnel of the Hospital includes the follovTing: superintendent, assistant
superintendent, housekeeper, cook, three housemaids and waitresses, two laundry girls, one engineer, one janitor, eleven nurses, and tv/o house doctors. There
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Mr. Amet ireported that he had received donations totaling ^130, which will be "'"" paid to the tireasurer* Mrs. ^illia^ Johnson reported donations of $20, and Dr. Torrison also had received donations for the Hospital. Reverend Bleken*s motion that no bazaar be held this year was adopted. It was then resolved to take up a collection to cover the loss incurred by not holding a bazaar. Those wish- ing to contribute are asked to present their gifts to Mr. Amet or other members of the board of directors.
Reverend Bleken moved that the secretary be oixlered to leave the Hospital member- ship lists in the waiting room of the Hospital for public inspection The
secretary said that all membership lists except one had been received from the branches; that the lists are open for inspection by the members of the board of directors, but that under the constitution he had no right to leave these lists in the Ifospital waiting room v;here anybody might take them away.... The con- stitution requires that ''the secretary shall keep the membership lists of the Hospital Society, its seal, coid all documents and reports which do not belong
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under the treasurer" • Reverend Bleken*s attention was called to the fact that his motion was unconstitutional and, in the form presented, was insulting^ A second and modified motion by Reverend Bleken was not voted upon either; the secretary declared that he was aware of his responsibilities under the constitu- tion and could not surrender the membership lists. He asked the board members who were present not to attempt to force him to accommodate Reverend Bleken. The board members upheld the secretary.
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TABITilA HOSPITAL
The Fram Branch of the Tabitha Hospital Society held a meeting last Tuesday for the purpose of continuing the discussion and consideration of the proposed changes in the constitution of the Society. Ivlore than one hundred and fifty members were present.. .. .I-lr. 0. A. Thorp functioned as chairman.
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On a motion by Dr. Karl Sandberg it was unanimously decided to continue the :^ discussion of I«lr. H. A. Haugan*s motion to change the constitution. Mr. Theodor v- Hansen agreed in LIr. Haugan's proposal that a majority of the members of the c:' board of directors ought to be members of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod.... It ;' is not dangerous to have the ministers lined up on the side of the Hospital.... If the proposal were adopted, funds could be collected among the members of the Synod.... The Synod has a total of 67,000 members with 298 ministers.
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All the members counted in the Synod are confirmed, and children are not included.
The Synod does not want the Hospital but .vill probably lend it a helping hand
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Dr. Karl F. M. Sandber^ asked ho\^/ i.any Synod members there are in Chicago. ^
I£r. Theodor liansen replied that he did not remember. Dr. ciandberg^then said f*"
that reference had been made to the weilth of Augustana Hospital /^supported by ^ the Augustana Synod/, but the v/ealth of that Hospital had not heen derived from gifts. In proportion to its size the Tabitha Hospital had received far
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in 1699 received only eight and one-half per cent of its total income from ^"^
donations, while the Tabitha Hospital in 1900 received twenty-one per cent of
its total income from free-will gifts, that is, nearly three. times as much as
the Augustana Hospital. /Translator's note: He also referred to other
hospitals having church connect ionsjj^ Dr. A. Ho Imboe. .••insisted that the
whole matter resolved itself into a question of money. Help is needed, and to
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get this help it is necessary to have the backing of a church body«
Mr. K. Rommen spoke as follows:
**Those in favor of this Synod proposal say that the matter at issue refers only to the finances; as soon as the Tabitha Hospital gets this backing, then the money will come from the Synod people out in the country, and not only money but patients as well. In order to strengthen this assertion they have, £ both at the last meeting and several times before, referred to the Swedish hospital which is backed by a large church organization that supports the r^ hospital ;vith contributions from its many congregations. *Just look and see how well off that hospital is,* they say. ;Vell, let us see .vhat this oft- mentioned institution has received in cash gifts from all these congregations out in the country, and all the rest of its contributors as well. According to the institution's official report, the income during the past three years from direct and indirect gifts amounted to about $9,600, that is, less than
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seven per cent of the total income. If this institution has been able to reduce
its debt by twenty thousand dollars, this reduction has been achieved not
through gifts received but through business operations. -r^
"Our Tabitha Hospital, which during this period has stood under strong Synod ^ influence, received from Chicago people durin,'; the same years in direct and ^^ indirect donations $9,300 or twenty-seven per cent of the total income. The 5 debt of our Tabitha Hospital on January 1 was ^7,700 or about twenty oer cent ^ of the value of the Hospital property. The Augustana Hospital has a debt which equals twenty-six per cent of the property value of that Hospital. Clearly the debt on our Hospital cannot be very much of a dar}^:er to our institution. To remove fear from the members of the Fram Branch and others I may inform them that for the month of October the total income of the Hospital was ;^1,355, of which il,070 was patients* fees."
Dr. Marie Olsen stated. ...that the Tabitha Hospital has room for forty patients
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while the average number of patients of late has been tv/enty-f ive. To take care of these the Hospital e.^^loys twenty-four people. The doctor suggested that the board of directors be more careful as to expenses.
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Dr. A. Doe v;ished to hear from the Synod ministers present concerning the freedom of conscience that would prevail if the Hospital were turned over to
the Synod He thought also that to collect money from the farmers for the S
Hospital in the manner suggested tasted of fraud.... ^
Reverend };:. K. Bleken was the next speaker. On belialf of the Synod ministers he wanted to explain their point of view. ^;^anslator»s note: Reverend Bleken gare a scxnewhat detailed account of the Synod ministers care for souls in the Kospital^ Nobody can be compelled to become a Cliristian. If he states directly that he does not wish ministerial visits, the patient in question will not be disturbed. . ..To those who belong to a church different fr^m ours, our at-,itude is like that of a doctor to another doctor's patients. .. .We do not try to
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proselyte. Tliere is free access to the Hospital for any minister who has church members there. . . .
Captain John Anderson moved to conclude the discussion of Mr. Haugan's proposal. IJiis motion was passed.
Continuation of Discussion on Changes in Constitution
The chairman declared iMr. H. Rommen^s proposal for changes in the constitution of the Society open for debate. The following paragraphs in the constitution of the Nor//egian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society are to be changed as indi- cat3d below, in the motion oroposed by Mr. Roramen:
Article six is to be altered by the following addition:
Paragraph 3. Every branch of the Society shall have the right to one representa- tive on the board of directors for every thirty members. These representatives
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are to be elected by the branches at their last meeting prior to the annual meeting of the Society, and their names placed before the annual meeting; they are to be elected for three years and remain in office until their % successors have been elected and inau€;urated. ^
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Every branch of at least thirty members shall also, at its last meeting before ^ the annual meeting of the Society, elect one of its members to represent it ^ on the revisions committee and another member to represent it on the visiting committee; both of these are to be elected for one year and shall remain in office until their successors have been elected; their names are to be reported to the annual meeting by the branch.
Article seven, paragraph one is to read as follows: Direction and control of the business and the funds of this Society shall repose in a board of directors to be elected by the branches in the manner prescribed in Article six, paragraph three.
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Article seve-i, raragr^oh two, last sentence is to be changed so that the word "elut" is omitted and replaced oy the wurds "a majority'*.
Article eight is to be omitted.
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Article ten, paragraph one is t,o be changed so as to read as follows: There is 'c^ to be a visiting committee, to be elected in the manner prescribed in article ^ six, section three.
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l!^. Rommen began his remarks by declaring that the adoption of his proposal would give the Society nore direct aci^ess to the board of directors. As matters are,
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he said, the committee on nominations puts up two candidates for each office, and only rarely does one know for vvhoii to vote until the printed ballots are distributed on electimi day. Thus the nomination coi^mittee is a sort of elections committee, choosing its o;vn successors, while the members have but little to say« It is decidedly better tliat the various braaches elect the representatives they wish to the board of directors.
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Dr. A. Holmboe agreed that the nresent election methods v/ere not satisfactory, l^
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Attorney Oscar 11. Torrison believed that the present laws ought to be improved. According to I.Ir. Homiaen's proposal, however, branches having less than thirty members will have no vote whatever; the laws permit twenty or more members to form a branch. On the other hand, the larger branches may have three or more members on the board of directors. For these reasons he could not vote in favor of the proposal.
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Dr. T'^arie Olsen expressed r^lersure on hearinfr that there was agreement as to the desirability of chanre in the paraf^raDhs under discussion. As matters now stand, she said, there are branches counting onlv eleven members that are re- presented on the board of directors by three members, while one branch of sixteen ^ members has four representatives on the board. On the other hand, there are .^ branches of more than one hundred members that do not have any representatives £ at all on the board of directors. The branches ourht to be represented in pro- ^^ T)ortion to their membershiD: that would produce frreater interest in anv activity t^d for the Hospital. The chanpe ou^ht to be made now, since the membership has ^~ increased from thrse hundred to nearlv twelve hundred.
The question was raised as to whether the proposed chanpre could be made v/ithout first if^ettinr an opinion from the state authorities on the matter. Dr. oandberg stated that it would not be necessary to consult the state authorities.
Dr. A. Ilolmboe asked whether Dr. !^arie Olsen v/as not the renresentative on the
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board or directors from the Norge Branch. Dr. Olsen replied that she was elected representative from the Northwestern Branch; she had belonged to that Branch for several years, she said.
Captain H. Ivlichelson said that it \vas necessary to get capable business people to serve on the board of directors, people v^o are interested and v/ill work for econoiaic leadership of the Hospital, no matter to vjhich branch they may belong.
The meeting was continued until Tuesday, November 25, at eight o'clock in the evening, at St* Paul's Lutheran Church, ,/est North Avenue and Leavitt Street.
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Attorney Torrison did not believe that it mattered much to what branches the members of the board of directors belonged, as lon^: as the directors elected were ^ able people. He added that there are several life members of bhe Society, not <^ belonging to any branch. One of these, he said, is the oresent treasurer, Iiir. ^ H. A. Haugan.
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THE NORWEGIAN DEACOl^ffiS^ SOdEIY
The board of directors of the Deaconess Society met at the Deaconess Home the other day, and when all the business of the old board had been finished, the new boa2^i orgcmized by re-electing unanimously the old officers as follows: president, Mr. Adolph Larsen; vice-president, Mr. A. P. Johnson; secretary, Reverend H. B. Kildahl; treasurer, Mr. S. H. Holstad*
The building committee reported that construction work on the new Deaconess Home €md Hospital was preceding rapidly and that in a few days the foundation would be finished. The contracts have been let for the brick work, hewn stone, and carpenter work, 8uid the committee is busy at work to let the remaining contracts. Reverend Kildahl reported that he had been on a tour in Red River Valley, North Dakota, and in a month there he had collected about $900 for the building fund. He intends to return to the district to resume the collection. Mr. Larson reported having spent one week with the Holden congregation, Goodhue County, Minnesota, and there had collected ^300 for the building fund.
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The Norwegian Tabitha Hospital has existed for seven years • Even the most optimistic friend of the Hospital will hardly claim that we have made veiy noticeable progress during this period. On the contrary, our financial position is not good at all* How to correct this situation, how to escape stagnation while other hospitals move ahead — that is the problem which the true friends of the Hospital have to consider«««*«It seems to me that the natural step to take now is to study the methods of other hospitals so as to find how they manage to progress* In doing so we find that there is not a single benevolent hospital in Chicago which is not backed by some church organization* And why? Because the well-organized church bodies are perma- nent and therefore are able to insure financial security even for such €ui expensive institution as a hospiteil with modem equipment* No other organ- ization possesses the absolutely necessary stability, I might say, changelessness*
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Since we do not know any better church body to turn to, it seemed quite natxxral to try to secure for the Hospital the support of the Norwegian Synod; and this is the reason for Mr. H. A. Haugan's proposal. To me the whole matter resolves itself simply into a. •••question of raising money^
It is not quite clear to me how there could be raised any reasonable objections to the proposals It has been said that the proposal aims to take the Hospital away from the Norwegians in Chicago in order to ^give** it to the Norwegian Synod. By no means! The Synod cannot accept the Hospital as its property even though ¥re might be willing to "give** it to the Synod* On the contrary, if Mr. Haugan*s proposal is passed, it meems extra expense, a burden to the Synod* Besides, I had the belief that the Norwegian Synod consists of Norwegian men and women, and that these represent the Norwegian people as well as do we who do not belong to the church.
It has also been hinted that the change might, more or less, hold back and pre- vent the doctors* hospital work, since the ministers, **the naughty ministers**.
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might interfere with the doctors' work. I do not believe such fear is well founded. During my years of daily work at the Tabitha Hospital I have never hecurd a single complaint about the work of the ministers there. A short while ago I had a conversation with Dr. Fenger, and he assured me that during his long hospital activity he had never found the church a hindrance, but rather a help, and the best hospitals, at which he works, all have the backing of some church body or other.
Until the opposing side in this matter presents some practical proposal which at least presents a possibility for the advancement of the interests of the Tabitha Hospital in a safe and seine manner, I shall feel obliged, therefore, to speak and vote for Mr. Haugan's proposal.
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of tfin :'os ^ital Jocietj
At the invitatio of \±e Pram -ranch of the Tabitha Ilosi-ital Society, more than three hundre-L :..ei.ibers of the various branches ^'ithered on Ttiesday evenin^:; in the :3"nda7-3chcol rooms of St. -"^aul^s :Ior.ve;ian Lutiieran Cburch.
The president of the Branch, r.:r. !!• Kolderu^ opened the meetim^, statin.'-; that the our^iose -.vas to discuss the various prooosals p.resented at the last quarter- ly ineetim;, to be decided at the corin-; annual i!i3etin^, and relatin * to chan^:e3 in the constitution of the Society, .-». printed leaflet was distributed, contain- inp- the proposed changes in the constitution, to'*ether vdth a statement of the resolution ^^reviouslv ado-'^ted .:v the Fram dranch concernin'^- the constitution.
I.^r. Kolderup introduced ;'r. 0. xi.. Th.orp as chairman of the :jieetin:*, stating
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that those opposed to the suggested changes as well as those in favor had been invited to the neeting; for this rep<son he thought it advisable that the chair- man of the meeting be someone other than a member of the Fram Branch. He added that not one member of the Fram Branch belonged to any congregation under the Norwegian Synod.
The chaiiman expressed his appreciation for the honor bestov/ed upon him. He called attention to the fact that there are four proposals for changing the constitution, one by H. A. Haugan, one by H. Rommen, one by Dr. Karie Olsen, and one by Dr. Karl F. L". Sandberg. He suggested that the proposal by Mr. Haugan be discussed first. A period of ten minutes was alloted each speaker^
Kr. Haugan* s proposal is as follows:
''That Article 7, paragraph l....be changed by adding the following words: *A majority of the members of the board of directors are to be members of congrega- tions belonging to the S-^/nod for the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America. •^ ^ ^^^
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IJr» Haugan introduced the nuestion....He considered it absolutely necessary to have the Hospital backed by an organization, and a church organization seemed to him the best»«#.V/hv cannot the Ilorv/egian people steer their Hospital to success as well as the Swedes and other nationalities do in the cese of their hospitals? The onl;/- way of doing it is to seek the support of a church organization*
Dr. Karie Olsen stated. ...that the people want the Hospital run by Norwegians without reference to ministers and churches..... If the people felt certain that the Hospital was not to be governed by the ministers then there would be plenty of money for the running of the Hospital.
Dr. A. Holmboe said that he was no churchman; he had never belonged to any church in /jnerica, but he could not ouite understand vrhy some people feared ministers.... All the hospitals in Chicago except the Cook County Hospital be- long under some church organization or other. He had alwaj^ found the ministers supporting the Hospital.... He did not believe that the Norxvegian Synod would be willing to accept the Hospital even as a gift.
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r. .^. Jor ensen said.... that t^e '.or :e -iMii oeo^^jle as such had idi^ ri,^ht to •overn the -os-oital; this ridvt r!}:iould not oe tu!:en avav fro;; ths'.:.
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T?r. n. B. even su^'->orted hr. Jau-in's ^^rorosal» .ieverend 7red Rin.-- did not believe that the horvje-^ian ^eo^le :;ho 'lad been v'orhin : for the Tabitha I-iosoital ou -ht to be olaced under the ^-uardianshiii of the liorv/e^-ian :>r'iod or anv other clurch orr.anization. . . .'IThe united -.'or^/e ;ian ^^eonle ./ill and u-^ht to support tho Hospital as a national imderta'cinc-.
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Secretary K. Homraen read Fran Branch's invitation to the meeting, in which it is stated: "The financial position of the Hospital is not as favorable as in previous years. The debt has been increasing and contributions have been diffi* cult to obtain. Unless the Hospital gets the support of a permanent organiza- tion it seems certain that its future is dark."
"These invitations," continued l.lr. Rommen, "have been sent in large numbers to the members of the Hospital Society. On behalf of the Hospital.... I must denounce the document as mispleading and false; it can onl*'' hurt the institution to have it distributed." /Translator's note: In support of this statement llr. Rommen presented figures shov^ing that the status of the Hospital had improved materially since 1895, being several thousand dollars more favorable in the pre- sent year^J
On the motion of Dr. Sandberg the meeting dissolved, after the president, T'r. Kolderup, had invited the audience to a nevj discussion meeting to be held on Tuesday evening, Ilovenber 1"^, at the spjne place. /o
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T.UBIIILV IIOoPIT.'i Pro:)03als for Gliancja in the Constitution Discussed
The Odin Branca or the L'or'.vesian Tabitha Hospital Society held a Bieetin/5 in Hans Finstad's hall last I..onday evenii; •. ^Ujout t-vo hundred oeonle v;ere .^resent.
The preoidont, ..r. :I. i:, Jtoltenberc, opened the MOGtiri;:: by ex :!ressinc his pleasure at the niL.ibor T^reser^t :.'ro:.i ti.e other brandies.
Dr. Llario Olsen delivered a :-p<:^ech in v/Iiich she exolained her attitude toward the proposed chanr-es in the constitution of the Jociety Tor the Tabitha Hospital, referring especiall' to hr. Rauoan*s proposal that a majority of the raenbers of the board of directors must bslo g > o con^re?*atio.is under the Mor/rer-ian Lutheran Synod in Aiiurica, The s ^;eahGr v/as op^posed to this chan,':^e in the cor.stitution, She added that the oynod Tor several years haC do. inated t]:.e board of directors because laost of the iieriijjrs of the no:;iinatin£; coimriittee wore also iiembers of the Synod congre::ations, Dr. ulsen ur^^ed that the Hospital reruain a Monver^ian natiO:.al undertakin-^, and that everybody be invited to join the Hospital Society v/hethor he be a rieiiibcr of a church or not# On tiie whole,>Dr. Olsen* s speech
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v/as a rei'utation of artiei s by iweverend Wilfred u. Johnson and itieverend H. IvI. Bleicen .in the Jkandinavon c^jncerning the proposals in question*
Reverend j. ^. lorgersen was the next speaker, ne referred to the deveiopiaent and progress in the undertakings oi* iiercy durin,;^ the past uhxrty years. I'he speaker aia not think it fitting that ministers of one particular Scjct or that ministers of any sect shouxa be placed on the boards of directors of institutions such as hospitals, orphanages, hones for the aged, etc. Businessmen ou;:lit to be in control of these boards. If a patient in a hospital v/ished to have a minister visit him he ou .'ht to be at . ull liberty to send for the minister of his choice, no matter to v/hat sect the patient mi-;ht belong.
Reverend Fred King spoke in the same tenor. The physicians are responsible for their patients and must have the rij^ht to refuse even a lainister permission to call on a patient v/hj is very ill©
Mr. H. Jorgensen v/as afraid that tiie Lutheran Synod v/ould cripple the work at the Hospital if the representatives of the Synod were to gain control. The
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liGcessary nonoy nay be (-^atherGd in various v/ays, throiv^h socials, concGrts, dances, etc., but if the niinisters are to hold leadership, there is the risk that laoney gathered in such manner loay be declined b^'- the boards, as V7as done a year a':o by the board of directors of the Orphanage.
Llr. Urn lloiMnen was the last speaker. He c^ve a brief survey of the status of the Hospital. The debt of the Hospital Society is about ^7,500 v/hile the property value is r.iore than v^50,000. Thus there is no dan.^er that the IIos- pital v/ill becoL'ie bankrupt. The speaker expressed the hope that I.lr. H. A. Haugan^s motion v;ill not bo adopted by the coninr: .general convention of the Society.
.-oCter the business i.ioetin^j was concluded, I.xr. I.Lathias ?edersen*s orchestra played, and refreslir.ients v/ere sorvod.
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Th'^ firpt spade of soil v;as turned last Lcnday afternoon for the building of the Norv/e^ian Lutheran Deaconess IIosDital, corner of Division and Leavitt Streets, in the presence of several of the minicters of the United Lutheran Church, the nurses of the Deaconess Hospital, tv/o physicians, and several of the neiTibers of the Hospital Society, •• .Heverend j. H. i..e3/er spoke in honor of the occasion: The v;ork here started is a v:ork of nercy. There is no in- come to cain from participation in the v;ork, only large expenses. He expressed the v;i3h that the v;ork inay becone a success to the honor of God and to the benefit of .^.an.
The president of the Society, :-.r. ..dolf Larsen, requested each of those pre- sent to turn a shovel of the soil..,.^L photo^';^raph v;as taken of the Gathering.
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NORVaGIiW LUTlTZPLiN DEACOIffiSS SOCIETT
The Norv/egian Lutheran Deaconess Society held its fifth annual meeting Monday evening at the Church of the Covenant, corner of Robey and Iowa Streets. The meeting was well attended, and several out-of-tovm members were present.
The meeting opened with worship led by Reverend C. E. Tiller. Mr. Adolph Larson was elected chairman of the meeting. Being also the president of the society, Mr. Larson reported concerning the work during the past year.... and gave a brief survey of the vjork during the five years since the society was organized. The survey showed that the Deaconess Society has cared for 557 patients with a total of 22,282 sick days, of which 13,728 were free; 409 operations have been performed; and 650 patients have received free medical treatment and medicine outside the hospital. The deaconesses have visited 2,110 ailing and needy people.
To meet current expenses, cash in the amount of >^17,121 and supplies valued at 3900 have been collected. The sum of $13,384 has been obtained for the building fund. Total iicone during the period v;*ds $31,369....
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There are at present twenty-two deaconesses and student deaconesses v;orking under the society's supervision at the Deaconess Home and at the various sta- tions. Reverend H. B. Kildahl, secretary of the society, reported that during the past year the cash receipts for current expenses .... had been $5,147; re- ceipts for the building fund had been $5,547. These amounts had been trans- ferred to the treasurer. The treasurer's report is as follows:
General Fund
Balance as of January, 1901 4 175
Income for current expenses 5,147
Interest „, §.
Total available for current expenses ^ 5,328
Expenses 5,248
Balance as of October, 1901 ^ 80
Building Fund
Balance as of January, 1901 '^ 1,928
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Interest $ 30
Income 5 , 547
Total •$ 7,505
Expenses 1,205
Balance as of October, 1901 $ 6,300
The assets of the Deaconess Hospital at the present time are as follows:
Cash $ 6,300
Real estate 6,000
Furnishings 1 , 680
Total $1Z , 980
Sister Ingeborg reported that during the past year there have been 146 patients treated at the Home with a total of 5,156 sick days, 2,979 of , : ^ which were free. 139 operations have been performed during the year. ^ oA.
Dr. 3. Dahl reported concerning the patients, their illnesses, the opei^^^ ^ ' " <b / at ions, and the results. Dr. N. T. Quales reported on the instruction v ^y
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of the Sisters and the plan of the school. Mr. A. P. Johnson reported on the difficult work of the co: unittee in providing plans for the new build- ings which would be in harmony with present-day demands for a first-class hospital and at the same time be within the means of the Society. He re- ported that a contract was about to be given for the brick work of a part of the building, the cost to be :;j7,500. The part of the hospital, which it is the intention to erect at once, will cost in the neighborhood of ^^0,000, and the whole building when completed will cost about §75,000.
Proposals for changes in the constitution v/ere then taken up. All the pro- posed changes were adopted with some slight alterations.
Messrs. Adolph Larson and S. H. Halstad were re-elected to the board of directors for a period of three years. Reverend G. T. Rygh was also elec- ted to the board for the same period....
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T.iBITK^ :iC3rIT.:j. Reverend .ilfred Joiinson
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The proT:^osal b-^*- l.r. ^:l. A. :IaUi7,cin and otiiers to chan^^e the constitution of the Tabitha Hospital oociety /so as to make it oblif;atory that the laajority of the meinbers of the board or directors belong to tlie ITor^.vegian Lutheran 33T.oji7. . . is purely -x business ..ove. ::r. ":IaU;'-^an realizes tliat the /lospital needs greater assistance t]ian it has received so far. Being a businessman, he v/ishes to gain support for thj T^.ospital from the S^mod congregations in Illinois, V/iscon- Gin, etc. Such sunport could not be had unless these congregations are certain that the right kind of s^oirit prevails in the Society, The conr rogations in question v;ill give no suptjort to a society that sponsors lotteries, dances, and other affairs which Lhe con^gregations consider sinful. .. .The real purpose
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of i/ir. liaugan's pro^)osal v;as to secure the right for the Hospital Society to go to the conf.ref';ations of the S^mod to collGCt rioney for the Hospital...* This, it seems to me, is easily,'' imderstood, if people really want to under- stand.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct* 18, 1901.
TABITEIA HOSPITAL
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Ellen Halvorsen
I am one of the women v;ho started the v/ork for the Norwegian Tabitha Hospital. ♦••We were but a few when we started out, and we were not rich; yet we laid the foundation with our nickels and dimes. •••Later the rich people took a hand in the task, and with them came the ministers of the Lutheran Synods Since then it has been quite impossible to take part in the work for we all know that the ministers are quite impossible in many ways, and it is quite evident that their intention is to take the Hospital away from the Nonvegisoi people and turn it into a church institution.
I do not wish this to be interpreted to mean that I have anything against the ministers personally; I do object, however, to their using their churches as tools for the attaining of other goals^^^^A few years ago some of the Hospital members came to realize the attitude of the ministers, and when the time came
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for the annual meeting with election of a new board of directors, word was passed on to those entitled to vote that the ministers must be kept off the board. At the time a certain minister had been nominated for the board; he was a friend of mine and a man of honor in every respect~not one of the Synod ministers — and I felt badly about taking steps to keep him off the board; but at the same time I realized that if the Hospital were to remain an institution of the Norwegian people, as had been the intention from the first, then the ministers had to be kept out, no matter to what denomination they might belong. Consequently I went to the minister in question, explained to him the principle which was guiding my actions in the matter; I explained that there was nothing against him personally, but that he would be opposed by me and by those I could influence, solely because of his being a minister represent- ing a religious denomination; it was all- important that the Hospital belong to the Norwegian people and not to a church group. In my honest simplicity I actually believed that we would be through with the ministers, as long as my minister friend was not elected. But.... my chagrin and my alarm over the future of the Hospital may well be imagined when, at the election, one Synod
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minister after the other was voted on the board; I had used my influence to keep out one minister, an honest straightforward man in every respect, who, in my opinion, had no selfish aim in his work. •••I had, a^ it were, helped kick him out through the f3X)nt door, and then had to see all the doors and windows opened to let in those others who are now working to get the Hospital transferred from the Norwegian people to the Norwegian Lutheran Synod. And thus, while I hate hypocrisy and backhandedness, my efforts had been used as a means to promote the hypocritical scheme which I consider a misfortune to the Norv^egian people.
Yet, the good cause is not lost even now. V/e may yet realize our hope for a Norwegiah national hospital. All those old members who, perhaps, have been at the point of losing courage need to take up the work once more with all their energy. It is important to take hold immediately, for now the attempt is being made to kill forever the idea of a Norwegian national hospital. I appeal not only to the old members, but to all Norwegians in Chicago; join the Hospital Society and work for the one Norwegian Hospital, as was the plan at the beginning. But in order to be qualified to vote at ft^ the election of the board of directors it is necessary to join on or before \'2> Monday, October 21»
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TABITHA HOSPITAL Dr. 3andberg*s Proposal for Changes in the Constitution
by Reverend li. K. Bleken
••••Dr. Karl Sandberg has proposed certain changes in the constitution of the Tabitha Hospital Society. As presented in the October 16 issue of Skandinaven > his proposal is that the paragraphs in the constitution which refer to the coiamittee on spiritual matters should be eliminated.
If the paragraphs referred to are to be cut out, hov/ever, it v/o\ild seem that the doctor o\ight to have proposed also that the term "Lutheran" be omitted from the name of the Hospital.. ..There is, on the whole, considerable lack of understanding on the part of the doctor as to the relationship of the Tabitlia Society and the Hospital to the Norwegian nationality and to the Lutheran Church.
According to its constitution the Tabitha Society is not a strictly Norwegian y/TT
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organization; evory person of Scandinavian birth or descent and who is of good repute may become a nenber of the Society, If the Society is to be characterized v/ith regard to nationality, it v/ould have to be called Scandinavian. As regards the relation of the Society to religion, it is well known that no requirements are ciade as to religious beliefs for member- ship in the Society, which, consequently, is nonconfessional. 1/hile the Society, according to its constitution, is nonconfessional, both the consti- tution of 1894 and tliat of the present da^^ show, hov/ever, that the Society desires to maintain close relations with the Lutheran Church. Both the name of the Society and the part of the constitution v/hich Dr. Sandberg wants eliminated testify to this desire. The Society did not consider itself com- petent to take care of the spiritual v/ork at the institutions it intended to build; for this reason it placed that part of its labor in the hands of min- isters who belong to the Society and at the same time serve congregations subscribing to the Lutheran faith.
In addition to the hospital patients we must also consider the inmates of
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the hoine for the aged maintained in conjunction v/ith the Hospital. It is the care of the souls of these old people to which the lainisters belong- ing to the Society are devoting themselves. The ministers visit the Hospi- tal in accordance with the constitution of the Society, which Dr. Sandberg himself helped to revise. And in spite of this Dr. Sandberg ventures to say "that ministers hold public worship at the Hospital without authorization or invitation on the part of the Society or its board of directors."
Dr. Sandberg* s dislike for public v;orship at the Hospital laust be of long standing, for this worship is not a novel scheioB recently introduced by Lutheran ministers. Public worship has been in use at the Hospital since the very beginning. The patients value this worship; even those who do not understand Norwegian like it. It would be as improper for Dr. Sandberg to prescribe to the committee on spiritual matters how the care of souls is to be provided for as for this committee to prescribe to the doctor how he is to treat his patients. The spiritual care at the Hospital has been placed in our hands by the very constitution of the Hospital Society; it
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is Dr. Sandberg^s fault that he did not discover this sooner. Finally, Dr. Sandberg gets around to propose a move v/hich he strongly condemns at the beginning of his article. ^Ought it not be loft to the Society, through its board of directors, to see to it that the patients receive proper spir- itual care?"
But if this be done, does it not mean that the Society has undertaken to mintain spiritual care at the Hospital? Does not the Society undertake the task of the churches in such a case? But if it does, then the Tabitha Society has become the veirj thing Dr. Sandberg so strongly opposes—a church society.
It is evident that in the doctor's explanation the premises point in one direction and the conclusion in another. Consequently, the conclusion nullifies the premises.
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TABITIIA H03PIT.J. Dr. Sandbsrs ^iilxplains His Proposals for Chancing the otatutes
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The changes proposed in the statutes of the Tabitha liospital Society are the follov/ing:
(1) Para:;-raph 2 of .Irticle II to ba omitted; and
(2) ilrticle :C[II to be omittod.
Paragraph 2, ^\rticle II reads as follo;vs: "Pelisious instruction and public worship shall not be under the supervision of the Society as such but shall be under the supervision of Lutheran ninisters who belong to the Society and are in charge of congregations v/hich subscribe to the Lutheran confession of faith. ^'
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Article XIII reads as follows: '^There is to be a cojTunittee on spiritual ' matters. This committee is to consist of the ministers referred to in Article II, It shall be the duty of this committee to provide for the spirit- ual needs of the dwellers in the various institutions, and also provide the nurses with the necessary religious instruction and development, and to ex- amine into same."
On reading these paragraphs many people will probably change the stem judg- ment they have passed on the ministers belonging to this committee..., It is hardly to be vondered at if some of them have come to consider all the mem- bers of the Society as their spiritual children. On the other hand, is it to be wondered at when old members of the Society, who have been active since its very beginning, are inclined to lose confidence in the ministers?... .In 1894 and 1895 ministers of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod highly praised the Hospital as a national cause, the only cause of great importance in wMch all the Nor- wegians in Chicago might be interested without regard to political or religious
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affiliations or to position in state or socity. They said they v,ere in favor of a Norv/egian national hospital as against a hospital dominated by ' ;^* some religious denomination. They also spoke in favor of leaving the con- trol of the hospital in the hands of the board of directors and not with a group of Lutheran ministers, •••
V/hen the older laembers of the Society v;ho still reme.aber these assurances of old compare them with the v^ords and acts of these same ministers as they come to us today, then these older mejubers may v.ell shake their heads. Now- adays these ministers, Vvithout being requested by the board of directors, hold public morning v.orship at the hospital ; in the same independent way they deli- ver prayers at the annual socials for the nurses; they even warn, from the pulpit, against attending socials for the benefit of those \^ho are suffering at the Hospital* Older members of the Tabitha Society thought it had been settled in 1895 that the Tabitha Hospital v;as to be a Norwegian national enter- prise, and now they find that in the "committee on spiritual matters'* they are
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face to face v;ith a pov.er v;hich, in matters of this type, is the supreme authority •
For the reasons here given I move that the paragraphs referred to be elimi- nated from the statutes. Let it not be so that a handful of the members of the Society wield greater power than the Society itself# Let it be left with the board of directors to determine hov; to take care of the spiritual needs of the patients.
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TE3 TABITILl HOSFIT^ SOCISTT
Tlie annual meetins of the Tabitlia Hospital oocisty was held last Tuesday at Our Savior's Church, Dr. Biarl Sandberg presided.
The treasurer reported incone §12,419.45 and expenses vl2,402.69. lUr. IL A. 5
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Ground 5J7,400.00. ^^
Hospital Buildins 25,487.00. p,
Cash 681.42. Ir'
Inventory 3,554.20.
Casti in Comnittee's Hands 517.95.
Total ^ 37,640.75. J^ic/
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Liabilities
Loans :;ii5,000.00.
Bills Due and Payable 5,057>95.
Total 8,037.25 fsloj %
It was proposed by LIr. Ilaugan that the menbers co-opei^te with the Norwegian '^
Synod. This started quite a discussion. The following members spoke in favor -
of the proposal: H. a. Haugan, Dr. Holmboe, the Reverend LIr. Bleken, and 'p-
John Olsen. Against the proposal were Dr. Kjarl oandberg, Dr. iyfcirie Olsen,
Dr. Anders Doe, and Peder Olson Skaaden. Those opposed to the proposition |
stated that they did not believe that the Synod v;anted to have anything to
do with the Hospital.
The directors chosen for the next three years are H. A. Haugan, John Oleson, LIrs. V/illiam Johnson, Dr. George A. Torrison, Reier 2geland, Christian Anderson, and Inga Johnson.
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TFG TABITHA HOSPITIUL
The board of directors of the Norwegian IMbitha Hospital, at its recent monthly meeting, took up for consideration various committee reports and arranged for the settlement of certain business matters. The following facts were disclosed by the reports:
During the month of November, forty-eight patients were treated; the total number of hospitalization days was seven hundred and twenty-one, of which one hundred and forty- three were free or partly paid for, and five hundred and seventy-seven paid for in full. The treasurer's report reveals the following:
Balance, November 1, 1900 $ 193.69
Patients' fees 716.80
Membership fees 11.00
Lawn party (delayed returns) 9.02
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Total $ 930.51
Expenditures • . 897>81
Balance, December 1, 1900 | 32.70
The lawn party held last fall yielded a net income of $111#80. Proceeds from the bazaar so far amount to about ^.700. Some tickets, etc. have not yet been paid for. Gifts sent directly to the committee have been received from Messrs. lischbach, Christian Hansen, J. Bjerke, 0. Hoitomt, and I.Irs. Schenk.
The board of directors wishes to extend its thanks to these donors as well as to all those vAio assisted at the various socials and at the bazaar. Thanks are also due to the public for the large attendance and financial support on the occasion referred to.
A new set of rules, prepared and adopted in collaboration with the medical staff, has been presented for the guidance of patients. /;. \
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Tlie ladies of the visiting- coinmittee v/ill hold a ^donation party" on New Year's Day, as they have done in former years.
At the meeting the board of directors had the very interesting; experience of receiving from Dr. Marie Olsen a list of twenty-five names of people applying for membership in the Hospital Society. 'These new members will form a new branch, the seventh of the Society.
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THE NOR/naiAN DCACCNZSS HOSPITAL
The plans for the new Deaconess Home and Hospital to be built in the near future at the corner of Leavitt Street and Haddon Avenue have been prepared by Archi- tect Charles Thieslew.
The building is to be of red brick with cut stone adornments; its facades on Leavitt Street and on Haddon Avenue will each be one hundred and twenty feet long and forty feet in depth. The structure will consist of three stories in addition to a basement and an attic. The rooms in the basement will be utilized for classrooms, clinic, reception rooms for the doctors, drugstore, laboratory, dining rooms, etc. The first, second, and third stories are divided into wards and individual rooms for patients, and there will be room for one hundred and thirty beds. On the second floor is a chapel seating fifty people. The rooms for the deaconesses are on the the third floor.... In the attic, v/hich is of full height on the side toward the yard, are the kitchen, bedroois, and dining room for the kitchen help. The purpose of this arrangement is to prevent kitchen
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odors from entering the halls and sick rooms of the building.
Space is provided for two elevators, but only one v/ill be put into use at the
start. The elevators run fron the basement to the top of the building. A
dumb v/aitor v;ill also be installed to run from the kitchen to the serving rooms on each floor.
Toward the yard, independent of the nain building yet connected with it, are two operating rooms ... .with their adjoining rooms for instruments, etc....
A separate building will be erected to contain the engine room, storage rooms, etc., to avoid vibrations and other inconveniences incident to machinery. In the rear Dart of the yard is to be erected a two-story and basement building of brick for consumptives and other incurLibles.
The architecture of the main building is of colonial style and very impressive, yet little money is being spent for decorative effect on the outside. No ^/^
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expense is being spared, however, for equipment to raake the institution a first-class hospital according to the latest and most approved principles*
As the public knows, the objective of the Deaconess Society is not only to con- duct a hospital but also a deaconess home, that is, a training school for deaconesses .....Of course this phase of the work has been fully considered in planning the buildings.
The Deaconess Society has paid for the ground of the new hospital; in addition, the Society has j62,000 in cash and v'3,000 in subscriptions. This, however, will merely cover a fraction of the cost of the buildings. ... .It is expected that the public will support the undertaking, //hen finished, these buildings will form a handsome addition to the list of charitable institutions which the Nor- wegians have established in Chicago.
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mBITH.\ HOSPITAL Quarterly Meeting
The Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society held its quarterly meeting at Our Savior's Church last Tuesday evening. The president, Karl F. N. Sandberg opened the meeting and was elected chairman for the meeting.
Secretary H. Rommen presented the treasurer's report for the third quarter.
^^Translator's note: Total received^ for the quarter §2,755.66. Current expenses, third quarter $2,634. 25jj^/ The Hospital has a floating debt of $2,155 in addition to the mortgage of $5,000.
At the training schooj for nurses there are eleven students. In the old-age division there are nine aged ones..... One hundred patients were treated during the quarter. Of these, eighty-one have been discharged as follows:
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healed, forty-four; improved, twenty-seven; incurable, two; desiring to leave, two; dead, six.
^^^ere were/ in the Hospital on September 30, nineteen.
Eleven patients have been treated v/ithout charge, during 235 hospital days. Seven patients v;ere paying in part; total hospital days, 204. Eighty-two patients have paid in full; total hospital days, 1,636.
Mr. Oscar M. Torrison read proposals to make some changes in the by-laws. These will be printed soon and sent to the various Branches for considera- tion; later to be taken up for final study at the annual meeting in January.
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The committee on building plans, elected by the board of directors on orders from the Society, to investigate the advisability of adding another v/ing to the Hospital, reported that there can be no doubt but that the present building is too small; it ought at least to be doubled in size.
The committee did not recommend raising the money by increasing the mortgage, but did express their belief, however, that much money could be raised through subscriptions, and that an appeal ought to be made to Norv/egians in /ufrierica to come to the assistance of the Hospital.
It was reported that the annual bazaar of the Tabitha Hospital will be held at V/ioker Park Hall starting Monday, October 29 and continuing till November 3. The committee intends to apply the surplus from the bazaar to payment of the Hospital's floating debt.
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TOE NORWEGIAN TABITHA HOSPITAL
by Dr. B. Meyer
The medical staff of the Norwegigm Hospital decided, at its April meeting, to make arrangements for a library at the Hospital for the use of patients and the staff© The necessary money for the purpose was appropriated from the surplus of the latest charity ball* A committee was appointed, and as the result of the committee's work, the hospital now has an attractive and substcmtial bookcase with about five hundred volumes of Scandinavian, English, and German literature, and also a number of valuable religious books and several hundred magazines. If all of this had to be bought, the amount of ><:^'^ > money available would have been far from sufficient^ but thanks to the wide- f^f J spread interest in the Hospital, and to the will to sacrifice on the part of l^ ^•'^•' ^ those interested, the library has been realized at but little cost to the ^^<;/ ^ tre .sury of the medical staff of the Hospital. ^^~>-'
First among the contributors to this undertaking must be mentioned the publisher
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of the Skandlnaven, Mr* John Aaderson; attention to his services in the interest of the neir library has been called by the vote of thanks recently adopted by the meeting of the staff and addressed to Mr. Anderson* Next must be mentioned the Vala Reading Club, which furnished the materials for the bookcase , and Mr. E* Staff I who made the case. The bookcase is both attractive and substantial, and the fact that it was built during the summer months, the busiest season for cabinetmakers, adds to the Hospital *s obligation to Mr. Staff.
Ur. C. G. Krogness showed his interest in the cause by sending us several hundred of the most widely read magazines of the past three or four years. Pharmacist C* F. BJercke presented the library with a number of interesting books and magazines, and is also sending to the Hospital, every week, the latest copies of Leslie's and Harper's magazines. Last but not least must ^.^-> be mentioned Mr. R. Stewart who, with his usual liberality, has donated to /-y the Hospital many dollars' worth of binding material — both for books and (5 iV?^ magazines-- and illustrated works.
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To all of these and to everybody else who assisted in bringing about the unexpectedly fortunate result, the Hospital and its medical staff extend their heartiest thanks.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Aug. 23, 1900
THE T/iBITHil HOSPIT/iL
The open-air festival of the Tabitha Hospital Society was very well attended* ...•The garden on the north side of the hospital was decorated with flags, and George B. Carpenter and Company had lent the co.uoiittee four tents. LIr. Daniel Erikson had persuaded the Carpenter Company to this generosity. Hans Finstad provided the necessary tables and chairs. The ladies of the visiting committee \vere constantly busy seeing to it that all the guests were offered coffee, cake, and ice cream.
Dr. K. F. Sandberg, the president of the Society, introduced the Reverend Alfred Johnson as the first speaker. The pastor stated that nearly six years have elapsed since the hospital was opened; that a group of women had been working for a number of rears prior to the opening, giving much of their time and money in order to brin(^ the hospital to the standard it enjoys today....
The intention is to add two v;ings to the hospital. The speaker held that the
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hos-nital more than any other v/ork the IJoi^vecians had iindertaken, served to make the Norwegian name knowm and respected. •• •
Dr. A. Doe, the second speaker, stated that the hospital is up-to-date and on a level v/ith any hospital in tovm as re^,ards efficiency,. ••Between the speeches I- iss Eleonora Olson san^ tv/o soprano solos; she v/as accompanied by Eucene okaaden^
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Lxcerpt of Report for April
At the last rieetinc of the directors at the Tabitha Hospital, the secretary presented the following excerpts of the reports for the month of .-^pril: Sixty- six patients v/ere treated during the month — seven of them free of charge, tv/elve at half the regular fee, and forty-seven at full pay. The total days of treat- ment were 1,013, of v/hich 378 were free or partly paid for, and 635 paid for in fvill, on L.ay 1 there ^vere 37 patients at the hospital.
Treasurer's Report
In the treasury, as of .^pril 1 ..177 •67
LiSmbership fees, Ilorth Avenue Branch • • 51.50
" " northwest Branch 20.00
»' " California Branch 7.00
Fees from patients 762.57
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I.iscellaneous sales 17 .^cZ
Total .;.1,036.17
l^xpenses • • • • d79>79
T:alance 356.96 (sic)
Subscription Fund, on hand ....•.•• 55.00
The Hospital has hcd many patients of late~as nany as forty-five at one time, that is, more than the fiospital can accom-T^odate comfortably. To overcome this lack of room, the board of directors has rented an apartment near by for the use of the nurses, and in this way room has been provided for eiglit more beds. Yet there is not enouch room. One day five patients applying for admission to the Hospital had to be turned av;ay on account of lack of space. The board of directors has frequently called these facts to the attention of the occiety, but v/ithout results.
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In an article in Skandinaven, Llr. '.*. F. Christiansen is once nore bringing up the question of the Tabitha Hospital organization, and refers his questions in the matter to me for elucidation. I beg to state nov; that I did not reply to his former article in the Skandinaven, nor will I reply to his last article in the paper, for the reason that both articles, I am sorry to say, are so bitter in tone that a reply could serve no good purpose. I do not understand the reason for this bitterness, nor do I know what ic the objective of Ivlr. Christiansen* s fight in the various societies to v/hich he belongs. It is to be noticed that he is not a member of the Tabitha Hospital Society.
VJhether Llr. Christiansen is able to strengthen his position in any of the societies to which he belongs, through his attempts to blacken us, the societies in question will have to decide for themselves. If he intends to use
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the Tabitha Hospital or the Tabitha Society as a scarecrovj, a case for other societies to bev;are of, and as a weapon to threaten the members of such societies to vote as he v/ants them to, all of this is something v;hich the Tabitha society can do nothing about. The laatter does not vitally concern us; the type of action referred to is not especially considerate, but is perhaps natural. One may say, perhaps, that a good cause v;ould not need the base means applied by i.j?. Christiansen. I do not believe anybody within our Society would desire to expand the influence of the latter, or seek to enhance his or her influence within the Society by the use of action or attitude of types detrimental to the good work of other societies.
Our Norwegian national traits are rich in characteristics that are laudable, such as honesty, faithfulness, sense of justice, etc. It is to be regretted that our traits contain also the reverse — our tendency tow^ard division, our lack of ability or willingness to unite for good undertakings. So prominent is this trait that frequently it overshadov/s all the good traits mentioned above. . "^
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In conclusion let rae state that the terms "Christian'* and "belonging to the church" are used synonymously by many. To do so is not correct, hov;e ver . . • • . To illustrate: The Visiting Nurses Association in Chicago is sending nurses to take care of sick people who are poor, anywhere in the city. Nobody would dare deny that this Association is doing Christian work, that it is a Christian institution. Yet the institution has no church connection; it does not belong under any church or denomination.
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THE HOSPITAL IHATTSR A Question to Dr. Sandberg
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Some time ago I directed a question through the Skandinaven to Dr. Sandberg regarding the Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital Society. The ouestion was as to whether or not the Society is yet working in accordanc<= ^"vith its old constitution, or whether a new constitution has been adopted by the Society. To this question no answer has been given so far.
My reasons for directing this question to Dr. Sandberr, the president of the Society, was that sometime ago I read an article by him in the Skandinaven In which he states, among other things, that the nationals won in the struggle of 1894-1895. This victory is supposed to indicate that since the cow has been milked, it may as well be slaughtered.
I cannot but admire the doctor for his frank expressions. If he and his . ^"^^^^ x adherents will continue to act and speak as frankly and straightforward
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in the future, in other words, if they v;ould remove the two words ^Tabitha^ and ♦^Lutheran'^ so that people may come to realize that the church affiliation does not exist any longer, then would I, for one, be f^rateful. As the situation is now, half -Lutheran, half -national, the thing is neither fowl nor fish.
Did the nationals win? Very well, raise the national flag! To wear the cape on both shoulders is hypocrisy, and that sort of thing does not pay for honest men and women.
The people of the S3mod had objected most strenuously. They could not think of working together with the other Norwegian- Luther an church people. No, on the ether hand, they decided to enter into a partnership v/ith the nationals. But when they had been placed in the shafts with the nationals they started to kick, and so the mad dance went on.
Certainly, the struggle of the church people for a hospital has been uphill work. Great hopes had been attached to the Tabitha Hospital movement, but
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the movement foundered. The hair splitting question about the '^salvation by grace*^ entered the movement as a ghost out of the past, and in its wake came the tornado that beached the ship.
Oh, well, not much to make a lot of fuss about; just the loss of a building and a piece of land. V/orse will happen when the day of reckoning arrives, and it may be found that immortal souls have foundered on account of all the strife and bitterness which the scribes have thrown in among the church people.
The people of the Synod ought to have been farsighted enough to realize that the turnabout they undertook when they relinquished tieir co-operation with the Christian congregations and joined hands with the nationals, could not help bringing them the disappointment and sorrow v/hich they are now experiencing. They have simply gotten what they deserved. '^^ v^
The Deaconess Hospital, which was started three to four years ago and which has already progressed so well that it now seems feasible to build on the
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lots which have been bousht and paid for, is a ne.; example of the noble pur- pose of erecting a Christian hospital here in Chicago. Hhristian men and women have been imbued V7ith this humane thought and t.iis time a foundation has been laid to insure the continuation of the Christian connections, because the constitution of the Hospital contains a clause requiring three-fourths of the board of directors to consist of members of congrega- tions under the United Lutheran Church in America. The question is v/hether this gives sufficient guarantee for such time, as may arrive, v;hen the property of the Hospital shall be of great value, involving large amounts of money. There might be people, if conditions as mentioned were to arrive, who v/ouid desire control of the large suias involved, and it miglit be quite easy, then, to enroll a few hundred membjrs just before an election; then change the paragraph about the »'tv;o-thirds". Then vote into the board of directors -ojoi^le who ./ould discard evor:rbiiing pertaining to the churches.
The one xvno has sufrerad burns ought to avoid the fire. The United Lutheran Church is to hold its annual rieoting in June. It would be v/ell if the matter
of the Deaconess Hospital were tal-ien up for full and careful discussion. As
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lon^ :is the United Church is oporati:"^'-' this institution (the Hospital), the Cliurch ou^ht to take f:ood c^re that outsiders do not '^et a chance to destro--' it.
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oOGIx^Ti FOR ::OR.;.i:GI.JJ T^iBITi:-. HOSrlT^ Ivieeting cf .lort invest em Branch
The Northwestern Branch of the Tabitha Hospital Societj^ held its noiitlily meet- ine at i.j?, and Lxs. G. :U Latson's residOxice, 609 Cleveland x:.venue, last Zriday evening. The meeting was well attended and s^20 was paid in montiily fees, lor. and Lirs. Georg lJ?ognes were received as new members.
A committee was appointed to v^orl: for the bazaar of the Tabitha Society to be held at ./icker Park Hall next fall. ^^ few of the members of the Society are to go to iIor\7ay this coming sumi.ier. They were given the task of buying some Honvegian national articles to be exhibited at tlie bazaar.
After the business meeting, the hospitable iiosts served refresliments.
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In re-ard to uho olJ. .vonan ' r. uiilly 3 ^ealco about, t-ior': is :-.rojuoly a mis- understandin :. l''ron his description one .vould jud^e that the lady was headed for the hoi'ie Tor the Ap:ed, '.;here >300 is renuirea for ud:uittance as resi.cent, lany tal^e oi'fonce at this, sayin^- thao ohis i.;: not charity. If r)eo'.>le v;ili use their trains, xiCivever, they ;^ill realize t.io .iso at t:x^ Horie I'or .vT^ed
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institution May live for five ye^rs, ten years, fifteen years, and aurin^'; such a ^^eriod of ye.ir3 t.;cv are bein : su'v>li-;d ..ich food, clothin;,, carj, doctors, and .enicine, if tiiey are i^.l; and finally a ros ectfole burial. Hov7 fur will -JoOG suffice to tai:e car: oi' all of i.his".-
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mBlTHA IICSPITAL Quarterly Leeting - Reports
The Nor?;egian Tabitha Hospital Society held its quarterly meeting Tuesday evening at ;/icker Park Hall. The president, Dr. Sandberg, presided at the meeting.
The treasurer, IvlJ?. H. A. Haugan, presented his report for the months of January, February, and Ivlarch, showing the follov;ing financial situation:
Income for the three months $ 2,616.73
Expenses 2,439.06
Balance in General Fund 177.67
Balance in Subscription Fund 10.00
The auditing committee reported that the accounts had been examined and found in order. The auditing committee consists of Llessrs. C. B. Stange, V/. Daniels, and C. Amatt,
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The secretary's report shxov.-ed the current expeiises for the quarter to have been $2,759,39. On January 1, 190C the debt ov/inc on the real estate of the Society anounted to -ijiS^OOO. Debt on furnishings ariounted to 4^51,510. Ninety-six patients have been under treatment durin^^ the quarter. Forty- seven of these have recovered completely; seven are improving; nine died; and thirty-tv/o remain in the Hospital under treatment. TV/elve patients have been given treatment free of charge, v/ith a total of 253 days of treatment. There have been eighteen partly paying patients v/ith a total of 553 days of treatment. Finally, there have been sixty-six paying patients v/ith a total of 1402 days of treatment, making a grand total of 2,218 hospital treatment days.
Of the patients eighty-seven v/ere from Chicago; one from Illinois out- side of Chicago; six from V/isconsin; one from Nev/ York; one from North Dakota. Considered from the point of viev; of nationality, there xvere tv/enty-four American patients; thirty-six Norwegians; fifteen Swedes; seven Danes; three Germans; three Englishmen: one Irish; one Finlander;
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one Russian; one Frenchman; one Greek; one Dutchman.
The course for trainin^^ of nurses is at present attended by eleven students. In the department for the aged there are nine residents.
During the quarter, the board of directors held four meetings. More hospital rooms are needed; the board of directors has rented temporary quarters in the neighborhood. The various reports v/ere accepted by the meeting as rendered.
On behalf of the staff of doctors nt the Hospital, Dr« A. Kolmboe reported that the Hospital still is over-crov/ded, and that steps must be taken at once to provide additional rooms for the patients. Liany prospective patients have had to be refused admittance on account of lack of room.
Either a nev; building must be erected or some suitable building must be rented; otherwise the Hospital v;ill lose standing. Now the Hospital is /' ^
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well knov/n and highly considered also air.onc the Americans.
Dr. Holmboe^s report started a debate about the question of a new building Several of those present spoke in favor of starting an additional building at once; others, hov;ever, advocated a policy of v/aiting until the present debt is paid.
Attorney Oscar L. Torrison proposed that the board of airectors appoint a comiaittee on building to study the question of a nev; building and present plans for the raising of money, etc. The report of the v/ork of the committee is to be rendered to the board of directors. This luOtion vras passed unanimously.
The visiting committee reported that a bazaar for the benefit of the Hospital Society v;ill be held at './icker Park Hall during the last v/eek of October.
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To The Nor.ve-i'-n Deaconeos Socisty (Jun. 2 to liar. 31, 1900)
Received fron tU; secret ry Jl,301.13
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Total 1,30:^.. 13
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Oeficit J-an. 2 -'■^''^.'^'i
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Gas and oil -------- 55.65
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Fish 1'7.4'^'=
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.7a';:es to Jeaconof.ces --------- 178.50
I-eiicine: --------------- 65.11
Sur'-'-ical instrur-ents --------- 54. /7
Rent _-- 90.00
Reriairs -- — _..->«.. — -..-» 2o.33
Print in--, noita^e, etc. -------- 8.11
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In Treasury ----------- — - 146.73
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TEtC NORVfiSGIAN HOSPITAL
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A coramittee has been appointed to revise the statutes of the Tabitha Society. This is an important task weighted v;ith responsibilities. One of the tasks of the committee is to determine and define the principles upon which the Society was founded and the promises made in that connection. The basis for the collection of funds for the establishment of a hospital was the clearly expressed promise that the institution was to be completely neutral in regard to denominational matters. Since the Norwegians are divided into many religious groups, it would not have been possible to bring about co-operation on any other basis. Such was the situation at the time of building the hospital, and conditions have not changed since.
However, a large number of the Norwegians in Chicago have somehow gained the conviction that the Tabitha Hospital belongs, in a manner, to a certain religious sect. Even the board of directors has given strength to this
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priniciples and pledges. These facts have prevented the hospital from gaining such general support from our people as it othervdse would have obtained.
The task and the duty of the committee for revision of the statutes of the
Tabitha Society is to correct the situation here referred to. The public
expects statutes of a type to make the hospital that which it was intended
to be originally; the public expects the hospital to be freed definitely ^..-.
from domination by any church or denomination; that it be made completely /^''
neutral so that all Norwegians may be able to feel at home in the institu- (^ ^jo^ - . )
tion. If the hospital is to attain this characteristic, there can be no V/* \J /'
official priest or minister connected v/ith the place and no official hour 'V
of worship. Everybody must have the same rights as in his or her own
home to seek spiritual advice and consolation according to personal desires.
The meetings of the Society ought not to be held in churches, and festivals
or fairs held by the Society must be devoid of church influence.
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I C In this manner the hospital may gain the desired general acclaim of
our people. This is a necessary condition for its development and growth.
The work of the coinnittee is being watched intently by our people, and it is hoped that the confidence and trust placed in the committee will not be betrayed.
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Scandia, Oct. 2o, 1899.
The 'iabitha liospitol cele":rc.ted it^ i'ii'th annivcroary last liaesday. The hospital ^
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THE NOKVZGIM LUTHER AIT TABITEIA SOCIETY
At the quarterly meeting of the Norwegian Lutheran Tabitha Society, held in the Humboldt Park Pavilion, the following report was given:
The treasurer, H. A. Haugan, reported a total income of $4,081.42 and total expenses of $3, 783. 50. This report includes the Seventeenth of May affair, the proceeds of which amounted to $2,305, with expenses of $1,167.
The expenses of the Tabitha Hospital were $2,165.70 for the quarter. Seventy patients were admitted; 24 were carried over from the last quarter; 73 were checked out; 45 of the 73 were cured; 7 died. Of the 70 new patients, 36 were Norwegian, 22 American, 15 Swedish, 6 Danish, 3 Greek, 3 English, 4 Russian, 2 Hungarian, 1 French, 1 German, and 1 Welsh. After the business meeting, Olaf Ray and Dr. Mary Olsen gave short addresses on the importance of building a new hospital.
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NURSES' SCHOOL
The Tabitha Hospital's Training School for ITurses is in the headlines again. Everyone says that it is the leadine? school in Chicago. It is the outstanding monument that will make the Scandinavian name live forever in Chicago.
Dr. Karl Sandberg of the Board of Directors, awarded the diplomas to the grad- uating nurses, congratulating them in his original way.
Then, Dr. Marie Olsen sent them on their way with the following words: ''We are here tonight to celebrate the graduation of the second class of nurses from the Norwegian Hospital Training School for Nurses.
^This is the second class, the second crop of trained workers in the sick room that this school is sending out; it is an occasion of equal interest to the school and to the nurses.
^A school is naturally interested in securing for its pupils the best advantages for a thorou^'h education. This is required because of pride, moral obligation, and competition.
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"1. A school takes pride in having a fine class of students. By the word "fine" I mean good, well-bred, industrious, intelligent students. It takes pride to secure for this class the best teaching, the best instruction that will make them the most competent to exercise this responsible vocation.
"It takes pride to see that these pupils, after having finished their course of instruction and started out for themselves, are doing well, both for others and for themselves, rendering efficient service and being well-compensated for it.
"II. The school feels that it is under a moral obligation to all its pupils, not only while /they are/ in the institution, and is ever ready later to assist them in any way possible. We like to secure employiaent for our graduates, the kind of employment for which they seem most fitted, aid them with advice, in- vite them to visit the school occasionally to refresh their memories and absorb new ideas.
"III. It is (quite natural as a matter of business that we should endeavor to keep our school up to the highest standard; competition is so great, ana progress
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so rapid that if we don't want to Tall behind, v/e have ever to strive onward and forward. The hospital is young as yet; the training school small; the nuriber of our graduates small, but if v;e look back upon our short existence of three years, I think we may sarely say that what has been accomplished is very satisfactory*
"The equipment or the hospital is fully modernized, the instruction of the nurses is equal to the best in the city, and I think that I can safely predict that in years to come the young graduates that are leaving us nov/ will be proud to think or this place as their Alma x.iater«
"There is no aoubt about it; the Norwegian Hospital has a great future before it; the best guarantee for its establisnment is the great need of such an in- stitution in the West, ana the earnestness and integrity of the people that stand by it#
"Chicago is fast becoming the great medical center of the '.?est, not to say of the United states and so many of our countryiaen have settled on these western plains and are often in need of hospital accommodations. They will now take
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to Chicago instead of going to the East or even to the old country as former- ly. They v;ill nov/ be comin- to us; they v;ill find that the facilities that we can offer in every brmch of medicine and surgery is as {:ood as anyvvhere; and, moreover, they v;ill find that for vAiich our people have yearned for years; they \vill find a homelike environment where everyone within its v/alls is able to understand them and is able to talk their language. Some of you may have an idea of what this means, if you have come upon strangers in this country without being able to understand or make yourselves understood, but how much it means to the suffering patient vjho may be waiting for hours until the set time for the attendant to come around again, not being able, in the meantime, to express his wants and needs, perhaps few of you can realize; truly, those hours must be long — they must seem endless.
^By supplying the need of such a home institution, (if I iriay call it so) the founders of this hospital have certainly rendered our nation the greatest service here in a foreign land — a God sent blessing to the afflicted it truly is. And it is to be hoped that the spirit of mercy that moved the hearts of these noble men and v/omen to take up this task will alv;ays live in them and
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will spread and penetrate as far as the Norwegian language goes, and that eveiyone — high and low, rich and poor — will feel that it is his duty, his interest, to support it and promote its welfare in every way.
"We know that the highest degree of success in an enterprise in a community is obtained only v;here there is harmonious co-operation; every individual must turn his efforts towards the common good. We are av/are that even friends may hvold differing viev/s on various subjects anc^ have controversies on certain topics, but there is a universal sentiment all over the world, v/ith which we all agree, that is, that the sick, the aged, the homeless and friendless should be dealt with kindly; they shoulc be properly cared for in every respect. The more highly civilized, the mere highly developed the individual and the nation, the more highly developed is this sense of responsibility towards the weak. Let us, therefore, ::ut aside persona] interest, personal "^eeling, if it should be incompatible v/ith the common good. Let us join hands and stand together as friends in this u:icerstandinf' in oroer to make it a success, of which it is deserving by virtue of its noble aim.
^Among the wor.iers within this institution, v/hose lot it will be to do the greatest amount of good, whose services and influence will be the most far*
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reaching, is the trained nurse.
^fe must naturally suppose that she is a wonan of refined feeling, of noble sentiment and thought, possessing extraordinary tact, in short, she must be a person with a true education of the heart.
''Not every woman who is able to fulfill these requirements usually demanded of her for admission to a training school for nurses is qualified for this calling — for a calling it should be.
"If she seeks entrance into this profession v;ith only the aim of securing an education in order to make a ^^rofitable living, in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred she will be a failure financially and otherwise. If she seeks the occupation, because, in her mind, it puts her above the level of ordinary laboring women whose labors she is inclined to call drudgery and menial work, she will make a grievous mistake. Just as surely as the other type is a failure, this one also is heading tov/erd her doom.
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**No, young womenl Don't make either of these mistakesl If you are not in- spired by a desire to do good, to relieve sick and suffering humanity, to go out into the darkness of ignorance and spread the light of truth and knowledge; if you are not imbued with enthusiasm to add your mite for ,the betterment of the human family, I am afraid that you have missed your mark; I am afraid that you are going to be a disappointment to yourselves and to your friends, and not at all an honor to your profession.
^As far as the work is concerned, I think there is none harder; there is no hardship, no menial work, no sacrifice too great, too severe for her to carry. She enters the home of sickness and sorrow ann everyone \vithin that household is ready and willing: to turn over all their cares and v;orries to her; she re- lieves the suffering patient, consoles the troubled and anxious relatives and friends and by her very presence and bearing she inspires everyone v/ith con- fidence and hope in this home, which a few hours ago was one of pain, despair, and hopelessness. She has worked a wonderful change. The patient is slumbering peacefully, the anxious countenances have smoothened out and broadened into a confident smile.... Let us follow her into the night; while the world is asleep she is still standing guard. She is watching the failing pulse that tells of
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the ebb and flow of human life; she is watchinc: the countenance of the sleeping patient, over whom hovers the anrel of death. She has taken up the fight be- tween darkness and light; she is adding strength to the flickering flame of life and you will still find her at her post of duty when the diver of all glory sends his reassuring greeting with the morning twilight.
^'It is not only in the mansions of the rich, but also in the hovels of the poor that we meet this merciful sister.
'^^any of our trained nurses would much prefer to go among our sick and suffering poop, because, as they say, 'They need me the most.* The value of her services and influence among this class of people can hardly be overestimated. She does not minister only to their bodily ills, she also serves as a guide to their resurrection.
^V/ith womanly instinct, keen perception, knowledge of hiiman mature and its fail- ings, she clearly sees where the trouble comes in, and realizing that disease, sin, and sorrow most frequently are fruits of ignorance, the lack of knowledge.
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she spends as nuch of her eiier^^:/' aj she can in order to teach and uplift these unfortunate friends. And they l:nov; that they have found a friend. She does not co/:e there as a person of ;:reat po-'or, as an officer of the lax'j 'vho is ^oinr^ to enforce certain rules anu rer-ulations, hut she cones there in their trouble to offer then a helping handa Jhe co. iOS there as "a friend in ..eed." Her entraiiCe is hailed vrith a v/elco.ie as are IxOr 3U.>i^estions, People v/ill v;o/iderin{;ly inquire, *IIov/ did this '.appen?' And eve"^y . .eifiber of that faraily vjill r--ladly r\Ye her the creait and say, 'She did it.*
'*Thus it is brouc^t about that li{*ht and sunshine v;ith all its bless in>:^s have fallen upon this faiiily. Ttie very air is purified; the dust of carelessness and indifference has been dispersed, the rust of ne£^lect, rnisr':ana^>:e:iient and hatred has disappeared. There is order and cleanliness; tiiere is content and V7ell-beinc, there is death (sic), hapoiness, and '-.ood r::orals (sic). She has tau{rht then the nece sity of lookin-^ after the v:olfare of tl^e hu:,;an body and its surroundings. She hai; proven to then the value of fresh air and sunshine, cleanliness, proper food, ard clothin-^, the V'-^lue of rest ana --^ooc habits.
"Thus, she v/anders on fro::: house to house :':ivin^ aid and soreadinc: bless in.-^s.
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You may see this lonely wanderer by day or night courageously and fearlessly traveling through the poorer districts of our large city. There is no need of fear because every one imows iier mission. There is no vjretch so v/icked that he would want to attack her. Lost likely he feels a pang of remorse as he passes her on the streets.
•^You may think that hers is a lonely ana dreary life. But if we ask her, I am sure that she would say she would not exchange it for anything in the world. She gets more pleasure, more satisfaction out of this work than from any other she could iraagine. She sees friends and smiling faces at evei^y turn — the re- flection of her ovm i.aage.
^I have drawn for you the pictures of noble vjomen, doing good work each in their sphere. You will find as many types of them as there are shades of color. In the measure of their fitness and abilities, their opportunities are their success. '^
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Later, Lr. ^. B. Oven, president of follov/in''::
the Medical jtarf said, in part, the
"..r. President, La.dies anu G-entle ^en:
''The Trainin,^ Jcliool for liurses of the '.'orvre^-ian Lutheran Tabitha Hospital tonifjiit sends out its second clas:' of triiined nurses. :ie:'inning in a snail 77ay, the first clasj :"^raauated nu:.bered tx:o r.:e::ibers. The class tioat is r^raduatinn this evening co- sists of four rieribers — not a larre but still a >^ratif7in{^ i::crease.
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"Tne aim of the traininr; school durinr: the t;„ree years of its e::iotence nai been to furnish its pupils :;it'. such theoretical and clinical instruction as shall prepare the., for careful nursin-- at tlie bedside, as v;ell as in .-^eneral surrrical worh.
Skandir.aven (Daily Edition), l;ov. liy 1907,
"In harnony v/ith this purpose, every year the various i.ienoers of the hospital staff deliver from forty to fifty lectures oO the student nurses including such subjects as are necessary to yive then a fair unaerstandin{3 of the fun- daiaental princi^^les of medicine and surgery. Notes are taken on these lectures, and certain hoars of thu day are levoteei to study and :'eading of textbooks. At di:'.:'erent tines uuring the year ''Oth oral imd written exa.'d ations ai^e held, and the stanain.'=- of each pupil is carefully riarkea.
"The clinical i: struction of the nurse is as varied am. couprehensive as the nu:;iber of patients ad.itted i-.to t..e hospital. By observation and actual con- tact she has opportunities to notice various synotOins end luanifestations of disease, the ;]:eneral ro.iedial and /yr-ienic ...easures institutol for the relief of the patient, and the oarticular diet ordered for each case. This prac- tical, everyday experience becones valuable in proportion as the pupil uses and develops her pov/ers of observation ana coraparison.
"In surgical vrork the nurse receives special training After careful instruction fro:n the head nurse, she is .^iven the care and responsibility of the operating
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roons for a noiitli at a tine, ana several ti.^.es durinc the course. During this period she is required to keep the operating room most irxaacalately clean, and to have the a'jpliancos and surgical supplies always in readiness for any oper- ation or ener^ency. The different operations that are perfori.ied by members of the staff from tine to tL..e, instruction for the recuperating interval and the sur.3ical dressing of the patients also .Tive the nurse most valuable exper- ience and trainin^"^, v/hich fit her for active vrork when she leaves the hospital,
"Thus, practical and theoretical training ^o hand in hand,
**I.'ot every young woi.ian has the requisite qualifications for the development of an efficient nurse. In oraer to be able to stand the strain that will be frequently brought to bear upon her, a sound constitution and good physical health are indispensable. Then, too, she must be a person of intelligence, with the foundation of a good, co;.;.on school education, ana the ability to apply herself to reading and study. Jhe should also be endov/ed v/ith a fair amount or ordinary, everyday comir.on sense that will enable her to adapt herself to the changing circu:::stances that arise, ij^ducation and training cannot take the place of tact, foresight, and good judg:::ent.
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''With all this, the young woman v;ho aspires to become a trained nurse, should possess a special liking and aptitude for the work. Her work should not be done in a perfunctory manner, but vdth a cheerfulness ana heartiness of spirit, bom of love for her chosen profession* V/ith patience in dealing with the fretfulness and irritability that often accompany diseased conditions, with kindness of heart and sympathetic tone of voice, the nurse who has received a thorough training ana is fim and conscientious in the performance of her duties, will achieve success in her vocation.
^^This may not always mean pecuniary success. For in the lire of the n\irse, as well as in that of the physician, ser/ices will at times need to be ren- dered gratuitously, or nearly so. This cannot well be avoided and, if in- spired by a genuine love for one's work, it will not be felt burdensome.
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"But on the other hand, the *»laborer is worthy of his hire." The kindness of heart ana generosity of soul v/hich may inspire those v/ho care for the sick, should not lead them to spend valuable time and effort without proper com- pensation.
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'^To the class that graduates tonight* I would stress the importance of keep- ing up your studies. Do not throw aside your books because you have passed your examinations. Lay out a plan of reading on subjects that have a bearing on your work. Observe closely the cases you are taking care of, and during your spare moments reaa up on matters tnat you ao not comprehend. Keep your- selves informed. The science of meaicine is iiiaking steaay advancement, and, in order to be successful and abreast of the times, you must keep yourselves informed. Subscribe to some gooa journal on nursing and kindred subjects and thus keep yourselves in touch v;ith the most advanced thought in your line of work. Like the physician, the nurse is ant to forget herself and neglect her health. You cannot work night and day Tor any length of time without injuring yourselves. Sleep is nature's great restorer. By all means, arrange for certain hours of sleep day or night.
'Bee to it that you get your meals regularly, and thus avoid indigestion, with all its misery and early breakdown.
"Your work will bring you in most intimate contact v/ith the home life of the
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fardlies you enter, r.nd in the course of your stay you r.iay cone to possess various individual and fardlv secrets. Let Tie iv.iioress u"oon ^^ou the fact that these are professional secrets and that, like txio physician under similar circunstances, 3^ou are to keep theii inviolate and sacred. The r:ossipinc nurse will soon discover that there "./ill be little or no demnd for her services.
"You have chosen a noble profession, and it opens rreat possibilities before you. Concentrate all your efforts on one object; throv/ all your energies of soul into it, and you v;ill achieve true success in life.^'
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TIIj: NOHvrii::iIAIJ hospital .jo its TiiAETII^
SGliOOL FO'd KU.iSlJS
The first tv;o nurses trained at the Norwegian Hospital (Tabitha) have received their diplomas. It was t".70 years avgo that the nurses* school at tiie hospital v/as opened. The superin- tendent, :Ir. Oscar Torrison, con ^.ratulated the staff on its success, and said:
^On behalf of the Norweii;ian Lutheran Tabi-Dha Society of C)hiGa;;ro and its board of directors, I v/ish to bid you all a hearty welcone to the first graduating exercises of trie lior^ve-dan Lutheran Tabitha Hos-oital Training School for nurses.
"Our hospital and training school for nurses have been in existence a little over tv/o years. I congratulate the society upon havinr -Dassed throu;::! these t?/o years v;itnout any loss or accident by fire or the
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elements, and upon the fact that durin.:! tiiese t?/o years of financial depression and hara times, t'le hospital has been able not only to live, but to relieve much sufferin,: and v;ant amon.^; the poor, unfortunate, and side Scandinavians of o :;r community. Durinr: these t?7o years, our hosoital has rendered 3,442 davs of service to charitv oatients and 936 to those t-iat are classed as half charity patients. Thct v;e have been able to do this rroich for the cause of charity is lar,^ely due to the self-sacrifice of the women of our sociaty, who with so much kind- ness fnd s^Tiipathy, -lave devoted thenselves to the cause represented by the hospital.
*'I con,';ratulate the society upon havin;; so many noble ;vomen enlisted in
its cause, and I cons:ratulate them uoon the success v/nich has crowned
their efforts. Our hosoital is fortunate, and is to be congratulated,
too, upon the -q^eat interest that has been t^^ken in it by its able
medical and sur :ical stoff members who have devoted so much of their valuable
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time to the adva^icement of the hoSj..ital, to the iv.e ical attendance and surrrical aid offered n .t oni^. to hospital patients v.ho have been able to pay for thcnselves, but also to uuo charity patients v/ho have been so unf ortuii:-.te as to need lie.-ical jt our •icul aid v;ithuut h^.vinc" ..le^^ns of their ov.Ti to secur-j it.
**I should like to pause here to pav a tribute .f respect and than.zs, on behalf or the society and its boa^d of uiroctors, to that distinc^uished surgeon \ih > stands at the hea.l o^' our sur ical otaff — our surgeo:^-in-chief I refer to Dr. G. Zenker (a D-ino)j v.hos-. hifh ideals in rer^L-ra to his noble profession and v;hose reatness of heart nave led him to ive so much of nio valuable: -Dime ana ckill to our hos_ital for tne caus"; of humanity and charity, ..e thank hin for it; v;e con^-^ratuiat.. ourselves
upon hc^vinp; it.
^'Tae nurses in our training school are to be ccncr^-.tulate:i upon tne oppor-7 t unity afforded them of r:;ettinrj their knov.levAg-: and instruction from
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men of such hi^h standing in their profession. Cur society has reason to congratulate itself upon the further fact, that in the selection of applicants for admission to the training school, ive have found a corps of nurses whose ambition to succeed in their calling, v/hose devotion to their duty, whose conduct and behavior during their connection v:ith our institution have been a constant sourco of gratification to our board of directors. Cf our first graduating class, the class that graduates this evening; Hrs. Amelia Jandell and I.Iiss Balborg Breicke, I am glad to be able to say, conscientiously, that they have the confidence and respect of the entire board of directors, and that we feel and believe that in the career v/hich they are now about to carve out
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will not only reflect credit upon the institution from which they graduate for proficiency in their chosen profession, but, that v;herever duty calls them, they will go v/ith the devotion of the true v^oman and the true nurse upon their mission of charity among the sick.
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^'Others vdll speai: to you of t::e inportaiice of trai-od nurses to the coiiLniunity. Others v/ill talh to yo. of our training; sciiooi, of charity and of othei' matters • i. wisn only lo s :ean by v;ay of introduction, to bid you v;elcome and t.. s-.y to 3-0;. tiuio ue iiav^ a .lOoUitai: bright, cheer- ful and hoi.ielihe; •i.ell-o.ui^.ped fur Ivin.': lue-.ical and surgical aid; an operating room, Much praise., by une aGtO-.din .: Gurr'oons; a ia:;:er staff of Scandinavian physiciano, sur -eons and specialists trian any other hospital in the country cc^xd conta±ni:L;v.: raany ..ten eninent in their professions and in Lheir specialties.
'Yet the real v;or.: of the hosuital has only just ba :un. It remains vjith a generous public, and for the future to brinr; it to that full measure of usefulness which the nobleness of the cause deserves, and v/nich \;e hope and be_ieve it \;ill attain.^'
I.Ir. Torreson v;as follovi(j.\ by Dr. Iletoen, v/ho delivered his address.
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After referring to the methods of carin^i for the sicr: in olueu times and durin>:; the Ivliddle Ages, i.e shov/ecl tnut zne inodor:. training sch .ol for nurses v/as essentially an .Hiriorican institution, the first eff-jrt in this direction havin^: bee., made in the Philadelphia Lying-in Charity Hospital, in 182G,
"Tne Ainerican training- schools have reache:: t-e hif^hest decree of excellence, a..^. t.xo evolution of tne brainin/; school ana the trained
nurse v;as traced to Lne higher value nov. beinrj v.luceu upon huiaan life
and health, us shov/n by the universal ef.orts nade to inprove the sanitary
conditions a^.d to ^^ive the sicl: and injured tne most intelli':^ent care.
"ITursing is no longer l^ lo.., i:.eT:ial occupatiOx., hue T:rained nursinc i an ai*t and a science. In .-urierica it is looked upon us a dignified profession, the follov:ers of ..hich are v/OiTiei of refinement and some culture.
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"Sickness is universal and trained nurses are, in reality, just as much a necessity, perhaps more so, in the country than in the city. The field for the activity of the trained nurse, especially amonp th'^ ITonvegian settlers, is practically unlimited. As lon^r as birth, sickness and death do not pass away, trained nurses v/ill remain a necessity; this beinp* so, the qurjlity of the nurse is not a matter of indifference, but of profound interest to the sick as well as to the healthv.
"The trained nurse is the rirht hand of the physician and surgeon. T'any a case of sickness recovers more because of ^ood nursing than as a result of the doct/Or's skill. Trained nurs3s relieve a vast amount of needless suffering of t le curable as well as incurable r.ick. *';jhen I come to die,* says Gross, America's greatest surgeon, 'give me plenty of light and fresh air in my room; and at my bedside, a trained and kind nurse.*
"The qualities that make the trained nurse so indispensable were stated
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to be: v^ood health, neat habits; rcindnecs, i.ati.eiice, and u sv/eet temper; a discreet tongue; fjood judgment; and alertness of nind — a
rare combination, but, when present in sor.o der;ree, and improved by traininc, t:ie roquirei-ients of the sick roj:.. v;oula be fulfilled, ioor, indifferent nurses are often dangerous persons, liable to de{;^enerate into .i;ossips, vendors of v/vV'Uderful cures, il.icit practitione.^s of laedi- cine, and frauds. The lac: of v.roper roiov/ledge on the part of tne honest, untrained nurse, sL:--.nds in tne \/a.y of ner usefulness, ev3n thou^n she nay h:xve the 'knac:-:* of nursiny in the higiiest degree. '_he trained nurse not only loio.-s but feels th^t the secrets of the side roon are sacred. Her pride in, and . consciousness of, tiio dignity uf her calling prevent her rro:,i ever bocoiiing . quack, ohe knov;3 that to be honest and punctual in follov/ing the directions of tlic doctor is her first duty. She knows the hygiene of the sick room, ol tne ..at lent, of her ovm person. She aims to hxvs only pleasant impressions reach the i-atient, and sheds light and courage abo^.t ner v;hich rob disease of half its fears and pangs.
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''The trained nurse nust be trained in heart, in hand, and in mind. This requires hospitals, /iiuerican hospitals, in general, have training schools for nurses. In Chicago, all the hospitals have training schools, except Catholic hospitals and a fev; others. Jhis fact alone shov/s that the training school is considered to V)ring the best ^nd the largest results. It does, indeed, f^ive the best nurses to the hospital, because there is a general belief that v;henevcr v;e do a practical thing and teach others how to do it, then v;e do it best and most carefully. The i^raduate nurses continue the good v;orl: of the hospital outside of its walls; maybe in places v/here it is even more necessary.
"The Norwe.^ian Hospital is to be congratulated upon having established, so early in its career, a training school with comprehensive, modern, and the best views. The public, which naturally contributes to this hospital, should have just as much interest in its training school, as in its work of caring for the sick in its v;ards and rooms. As each year SDes a small flock of trained nurses pass out to earn their living
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and do good, the v/ork and influence of the hospital are extended. The friends and well-wishers of the hospital should never forget that the trainin,^ school for nurses is the best v/ay to enlarge the scope of the work of the hospital -md at the sane tinie secure the best kind of nursing for the patients in the hospital.
"It should be the duty of the individual father of a family, as well as his privile.^e, to secure the best attention in case of sickness or ail- ment of any kind, by either havinr: the patient enter the hospital or by transforming the private dwelling into a temporary hosr>ital. In sickness, so far as economy in money is concerned, relief i*rom pain and suffering, savin.g tirne, the best hope for a speedy recovery are secured by availing; oneself early of the best means now in existence for the care of the sick, namely: the careful physician, the modern hospital, and the trained nurse.
...."The first nurses to leave the hospital were loath to go. They said they
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would feel the loss of continued training. It seened that probationary nurses takim"^ their places were happy.
'^The hospital stands as a monument to Scandinavian thrift and culture. May it, thus, stand forever!"
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TV THE DIAKONISSE HOSPIIAL AND HOME
Lately the daily press has printed a number of vicious articles about the ••Norwegian Diakonisse Hospital^*, and the "Diakonisse Home".
The lies printed, especially in the Herald, were so vicious and slanderous, that we felt something should be done about it* So we asked the Department of Health to*make an investigation. When the investigation was completed, a copy of tthe report was mailed to the Herald > but that honest (?) newspaper refused to print same, stating that they did not care '♦a damn" about any report — they knew the truth.
In order to clear up the situation, we publish the report-which reads as follows :
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IT City of Chicago, Department of Health
John D. Wace, M# D., Coramissioner E. Garrott, M* D#, Chief Medical Inspector
July 28, 1892
Dear Sir:
As per your request, I visited the Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Institute at 190 Humboldt Street, yesterday afternoon, and remained there about one hour, carefully inspecting this place, which is also called the Diakonisse Hospital, and all that appertains to its sanitary environs, and herewith respectfully submit the subjoined report for your perusal*
'•I'he building is a neat two-story and basement frame structure, erected (all aboveground) upon the rear portion of a lot 41x120 ft«, and contains
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IV eight rooms on two floors* Four rooms are on the main floor, with pantries, closets, etc*, and four rooms with large closets
comprise the second floor* Conveniently located in the basement is a water closet which is flushed thoroughly with water; also the laundry with the necessary conveniences, such as kitchen, drying rooms, etc. The plumbing throughout the building is excellent. The traps are good; above and under th9 sinks the area is dry, sweet and clean. The rooms are well-lighted and well-ventilated, and without describing everything in detail, such as beds, bedding, floors, facilities for caring for patients, etc., the interior appearance is pleasing and is kept scrupulously clean by the Christian Lutheran Sisters in charge.
•♦Some of the rooms are of moderate size, one of the largest is the front room situated on the second floor, and may be named a men^s ward. This ward contains four beds; each is occupied by an adult male patient; three of the patients have typhoid fever, two of whom are convalescents, while the
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IV other bed is occupied by a pairalyl^ic male adult. Adjoining this room is a smaller front room with one bed which is occupied by an
adult male convalescent typhoid case.
^To the rear of the large ward just described is a women's ward, occupied by two adult patients, one of whom is an aged woman who is a paralytic case, while the other woman occupant of this ward is Margrita Johnson, age 38, afflicted with uterine cancer. Adjoining this rear women's ward is a smaller women's ward, occupied by two patients, one of whom is a convalescent typhoid patient named Miss Sarah Gunderson, age 56.
"The other patient occupying this ward is Miss Gertie Figwed, age 23; her malady is phthisis.
••This concludes the number of patients who occupy the four wards of the second floor, summarized thus:
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IV Four men and one woman whose illness is of a typhoid character; four of the3e~three men and one woman-- are convalescent; two aged
cases, both of whom are paralytics, one male and one female; one case, uterine cancer; one case phthisis pulmonalis; this patient sits up most of the time* This is the young lady referred to above.
»»The front room of the first floor is large and airy, and is occupied by Sister Matie Langanet who is seriously ill with typhoid fever, her illness having already extended over a period of four weeks* Her constant companions or nurses are Sister Bertha Berg, Diakonisse, and Sister Amalia Kittelson, Diakonisse, who alternate night and day in tenderly administering to their afflicted sister; if her illness should prove fatal, it can truthfully be said of her that she gave up her life in devotion to the cause of nursing and relieving others.
"In addition to the sisters named, there is Sister Esther Koldrup, Secretary
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IV of the Tabitha Deaconess Society; she, however, does not reside in the hospital as do the others •
•♦Reveirend N. C. Brim is the estimable president of the Society; his residence is No. 64 Humboldt Blvd.
*Tou asked me to report upon the treatment, or rather the disposition of the body of Chas# J. Ellefsen. Mr. Ellefsen died of typhoid fever at the hospital a few days ago. To be exact, his death occurred last Saturday morning, the 23rd; his body was embalmed and placed in a casket, thence carefully removed at 10 A. M. from the second story of the hospital, via the outside stairway leading from the yard to the room where he died. This course was adopted be- cause otherwise the undertaker and his two assistants would have been obliged to pass with the casket containing the body through the room where poor Sister Matie Langanet was ill, before reaching the small house in the rear of the adjacent lot where the remains of Ellefson were placed. This was done care- fully and decently, and the casket remained there, carefully secured until
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IV nine o'clock Siinday mornings There was nothing revolting in this procedure, on the other hand, the improvised death house or morgue
has the appearance of cleanliness throughout its interior, and I took special pains to inquire into the condition of these premises also.
♦•Pastor Brun preached a funeral sermon Sunday morning, the 24th, over the re- mains of Ellefson, at the church whence they had been taken for this purpose, and after this Christian service, the remains were borne to one of the ceme- teries for interment •
••While at the hospital I conversed with the pastor and the sisters above- named upon various matters, and also (unaccompanied by any of the attendants) with Carl Oulie, age 23, six weeks ill with typhoid fever; John Johnson, age 34, who had been there four weeks, suffering with this disease; ?• S. Lee, age 42, who had been three months ill with typhoid, he having suffered a relapse a few weeks ago; Miss Gertie Figwed who had been there eight weeks, for previously mentioned reasons; Miss Sarah Gunderson, who had been there >-:^
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IV two weeks; Mrs. Margrita Johnson, who had been confined for the past six weeks, and with others, and they all united in expressing the
highest words of praise, regarding the universal kindness these sisters had extended to them while at the hospital*
"The garbage refuse is cremated in the large range in the kitchen. The water used is first boiled, then filtered or strained through a linen. cloth, placed in a fine sieve, and afterwards placed in a zinc receptacle in a large refrig- erator containing an abundant supply of ice.
•♦The alley to the rear of the building, extending north from Cortland Street, is in good condition, no decaying vegetable or organic matter was noticed.
"The Society operated by these good Sisters charges $7.00, #5.00, and $3.50 per week for nursing, professional services, medicines, food, etc., and in indigent cases (the latter are probably the greater number admitted) , no
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17 charge is made. The hospital was first opened November 1st, 1891* One month later, December 1st, the first patient was admitted, and to date ninety-nine patients in all have been received, one patient having typhoid fever being admitted during the hour and a half that I was at the hospital yesterday. Of this number, six have died from the following diseases:
"Two of consumption, one of old age (85 I was informed), one of brain disease, and two of typhoid fever. The last named was Ellef son who was brought to the hospital in a moribund condition, and was not expected to recover.
*»The Society admits sufferers from all types of disease except small pox, scarlet fever and diphtheria. Patients of all creeds and nationalities are admitted, although to date none but Scandinavians have applied for admission. I might state in addition to those I have named, that there are other women nurses, besides two scrub women, one washerwoman, one cook, and one night watchman.
•♦So far as I am aware, this is the first hospital of the kind established by
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IV this Society anywhere in the West, and I am pleased to add in conclusion that there are other points I could suggest in this
report is necessary* The fact that X/his Society is performing a Christian and noble duty, their devotion to cause and principle, almost without hope of pecuniary rev/ard, I may say, should merit success and the best wishes of a well-disposed and philanthropic public*' •
Very respectfully yours.
List on E. Montgomery,
Medical Inspector*
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Report on charity work at Deaconess Mission, 1759 North Campbell Avenue, Chicago, from May 1, 1919, to May 1, 1920
Another year of our work has closed, and we are thankful to God and to the 5 Deaconess Home for the Joy experienced in our field of labor. We respectfully <^ submit the following report: ^j
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Day Nursery children • . . 305 13 il
School Nursery children 353 17 f^
Average number of Nursery children during year . • 30
Kindergarten 193 26
Sxinday school 52 62
Sewing class 32 26
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Mothers* meetings 25 14
Bible class 40 8
Meals served to Nursery children 17,280
Free meals given to adults • • 195
Calls made 313
Garments given away 1,400
Fairs of shoes 146
Hats and caps # 137 •
Fairs of mittens and stockings 170 j
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We gave out six chickens for Thanksgiving and served supper at our mission to nineteen Nursery mothers, thirty-eight Nursery children, and fourteen visitors. Of our Christmas festivals the one most enjoyed was the entertaining of 140 poor at our Deaconess Home*
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IV Six of our children and one mother received free care at our hospital
this year. We are thankful to the hospital for its generous co- operation in our work. We are also grateful for free medical service rendered
to our Nursery children by our staff doctors and by Dr, Nils Hemmen and for ^ the many calls made by Dr. Pen chin a. ^
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lydia c;hil::kek'3 hoi.:s
The new Lydia Children's Kome v;as dedicated yesterday with the usual cere.;;onies. Several people of the congregation of Jalem Jhurch conceived the idea of open- ing another children's ho;;ie, v/hich v;as badly needed, .-l society was organized, the Lydia Children's Hone 3ociety, to raise funds for the nev: hoi::
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On July 8, 1917, a small house on Rich:nond Street was rented, ema the hone vias opened \\4th seven children as imrxates. In October of the same year a larger hOuc.e v;as rented on Kedvale Avenue near Irving Park Avenue; in this house there was room for sixteen children. Soon this also had become too snail. In March, 1919, the Society rented another houi^e, next door to the one on Kedvale Avenue, with rooiii for nineteen ncre children. In less than a week this house was filled to capacity.
On June 27, 1919, the Society bought a house at Irving Park ^^.venue and Kildare Avenue. Here it could acconodate si.vty children, and roon could be made for
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sixty more. In this house there is a lar^^e hull capable of seating seven hundred people.
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V/e give below the quarterly financial report of the Norv/egian Lutheran Children's Home* The financial report of our societies and institutions is a barometer of success or failure.
n^asurer^s Report Receipts
Balance on deposit, April 1, 19130 $54.14
Balance at the Home, April 1, 1920.... • 35.00
Deposits by financial secretary... ^1 118.71
Cash bills paid by financial secretary.... 2.00
Receipts at the Home.... 1 485.42
Proceeds f ron f ami (estimated) 378.55
Club ?/est donation ^^ 71.41
Endovjment fund (Victory Bond donated).... , 50.00
Endoxvment fund ( interest accrued ) .,, 6. 70
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Notes Payable (loan at 3tate Bank) $2,000^00
$5, 201 • 93
Di sbursements
General expenses. • • $3,827»85
Wills (expense on legacy) • • • • 5.00
Treasurer* s endowment fund. 56. VO o
Balance at Home ••«••»••• .#..• • 315.10 ^
Balance on deposit ♦ 997.28 t^
$5,201.93
Financial Secretary's Quarterly Report
Receipts of matron at Home
Donations $320.00
Children's care • 1,089.00
Miscellaneous. • • • • •....••..•..•••••• . 115 . 98
$1,524.98
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Interest on legacy (Erik Waldeland) •••••••••••• •••••• $12»99 .^
Dues 111«00 p
Donations •••• ••••••♦••••• • ••• •412»40 ^^
SpeciAl collection at 22nd annual May festival 207#09 g
Receipts of annual picnic ••• 275«55
Bazaar and picnic tickets ••••••• •••••••• 35*60
Ads in annual report* •••• • • 56«75 ^
Box collections 7»55
Loan from State Bank 2^000^00 _
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THE NORWEGIAN CHIIDREN^S HOME
The quarterly meeting of the Norwegian Lutheran Children's Home Society was held last night* Reverend Lars Harrisville presided* Of the reports de- livered at the meeting, we will give only the financial report of the treasurer as follows:
Balance on hand, January 1, 1920 • •$ 1,851*50 ^
f— General income 1,795*45 ^
$ 3,646*93 ^
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IV THZ Ho:o2; FiTiDnia oOcizty"
The iToi%ve{^ian Ho:ie i^'indinp, oocioty held its annual convention last night.
The meeting v;as opened by the president, x'ieverend L. E. r'rethein, xvho reported
as follov;s:
"Like Cornelia of old, v;o prese it our children as our jewels. Our three houp.es have been full all year. Gonorally speaking, our large family has been blessed V7ith c^.ood health, and for this v;e thank the Lord, ^ijid ive do not iorr;et the watchfull care of the matron, i..rs. Brernner, her associates, and our faith- ful physician. Dr. 1.1. .-w. Unseth. Just at present, hov;ever, we have a very sick boy, Clifford Hanson, at the Children* s Lienorial Hospital. V/e should remember him in our prayers. The discipline has been cornmenaable, for v;hich the Society compliments those in char^T^e and the children.
"The Society is to be congratulated on its present staff at the Home. aH are members of our churches and are knovm as active Christian workers.
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IV LIrs. Bremner, our laatron, took: charge on Uarcli 1, 1918, and has filled her dirricult positio.i v;ith credit. IJrs. rrancis Go;van, v;ho is in charge
of the si3?ls* cotta.^e, has a long period of splendid service to her credit. LUss Llollie Johnson entered service of the Hone on June last June 10, and has done great things for our smaller boys. Lirs. li^jllert Ijiudson took up her vjork Ne;v Yearns Day. xogetlier ;vith her departed husband, v;ho for several years was our treasurer, she is laiov;n as one of the ardent friends of the Hone.
*Vit present there are 42 children in the Kone: 16 boys between the aces of 8 and 13 in the nain building in charge of LIrs. Brenner and L2rs. Ijiudson; 13 boys betweon 3 and 8 in the boys cottage in char^re of ::liss Johnson; 13 girls bet'veen 5 and 13 in th^- girls' cottage in charge of LIrs. Go'vVfin; three children have been placed in private hones v;ith good prospects for adoption.
"A nevi era has davmed with the passing of the honev;recker and the orphan naker — the saloon. Hot that our v/ork will be nininized — no, neverl Christ says: "The poor ye have alxvays v;ith you," so will we also have tlie poor and honeless
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IV children. But the v;ork v;ill ue more encoura 'iiK^ as tliex'e v;ill be more liope of doinr: it as it should be done. In the past, many a worthy v;idO'.v
applied in vain for a lift and h'ls had lo earn 2ier bread with her child in her arms because drunken fathers and mothers have dumped their childr'-jn in the homes so that uhey mir^Jit be free to sin. .\s this truth becomes clear to all the friends of our children's homes, th / xvill give more freely and gladly than ever, knovaar, that every dollar ^^oes for real and constructive charity.
"The great work for the Home done by the liirie Branch in Our Javiors Church is ^vell knovm, and v;e are ,^J.ad to sL.^te that durin.>-^, the past year several other branches have been started, fhe next to be organized v;as the Park View Branch, with I.j?s. ICLeefish as treasurer. Then the Lake Viev; Branch v;as organized under the leadership of I.jrs. 0. ::. Olsen. Llrs. J. 'Thompson has worked 7;ith great success to secure members in the nevj union of Jt. raul*s and 3t. John's congregations. Lay this development continue in our city and coun- try congregatiojis until the i.iany. stron - brancheo shall give our Home J'inding
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TT tree a body so full and stro:. : that all the honeless little ones aiaong
our people may find shelter ohorei]!,
".'jiyone v:ho has zoqii the list of donations to our Korne for the holidays must feel the tinith of the favorite sonf, of our children: "iy Father is rich in houses and lands; I an the chi].d of a Kin.^.** 'fhe saiae is evident throuchout the year. Durinf-: the last vacation season, .leverend Conr/id Jngolstad anu his good people at Ottav/a [^avc lo of our children a vacauion in the count.rj^. It is needless to say that the children v;ere delirJited. './o trust that several conTre^^ations in the countiv v;ii.l adOTDt th3ir nethod of doinr the Ivinr;*s business so that our children may c\o in f2;roups for a sunii'.ior vacation.
"Besides the Home J^lndinr Jevjin.^ Jirclo, Children's V/elfare, and other socie-oies that vjork for ou:* Ho.Tie, a nev; society vilth this pro.^rcAni has been OxV'.anized; it is knovm as the Martha I.Iarir. society. .^ coririittee has recently sent out state- ments and last year's reporui.^, and results are loadinti the treasurer's desk
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''or the present v;e have but one advice to the oociet^/ — v;orl: vjith increased enerr.:/ and devotion to ectabiish and Sorenrtlion Lhe IIo::ie in its present policj;* and pror;rar.i» '/ith a full house, anc no re soehinr. adiaission, 'vit.. a staff in charge at the Hone ":hat cannot be surpassed, v;ith a host of loyal supporters
all around, v;it}i Jod^s help — v/e have no fears for the future
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L'rs, Ida lireiiner's report follow's:
"ilSQ-in v;e have reason to thank the Lord for his v/onderful goo-ines.: , and v;ith one accord say: Bless the i.ord, 0 my soul, and all that is vdthin ne, bless His Holy llane for His goodness and mercy toward us in the year of 1919.
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IV ♦♦At the beginning of the year, we had 35 children in the Home, and as the days went on, the number increased; at the end of January, 6 dear
little children were added to our family; in February, 2 more knocked at our door and were admitted. The number reached 43. Think of it: 43 children in need of shelter in the cold winter days. Let us open our hearts to the dear unfortunate children and help them as they come to us. Our Heavenly Father said: 'V/hat ye do unto the least of these, ye do unto me.* Later on another child entered our Home, making a total of 44. No more roomj What shall we do? Institutions are filled; many more have applied for a home, but could not be admitted. Let us do all we can while the day is at hand to help the homeless children.
♦n^;e had 61 children in our charge during 1919; of these, 26 were admitted, 16 released, 2 placed in private homes, and 1 placed for adoption. At present we have 42 children at the Home. One of our boys was taken ill with pneumonia and sent to the Children's Llemorial Hospital on January 15; the other children
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IV are ir; p^ood health.
"/iinonr the 42 children 14 of theoc are dependent upon us for their existence. Hov; thankful vje are that Gk)d r.ave us the abilit-*^ and cheerful ;villinrness to help then. I /jisli to c:-:tend ny hur.ible but -rateful thanks to the ^resident, ^tevereiid L. iL. jrethoin, :(everend -.lias ..asnussen, and the board of directors for their assistance; to jr. L". Unseth for his readiness to care for our children in tiron of sicloioss; to jr. ..'arloe, ^r. jeV/itz and the ^eaconess Hospital for attending one of our boys v;ho took serioucly ill last summer; to Lliss Oonnell, principal of the public school; to the aoetor, nurse, and teachers of this school for their special attention civen our cliildren; to the barbers, Victor L. Hansen, G. ..'isiier, ana .;. Beck v;ho cut the children's hair v/ithout chari-?e; to I.ir. Ladsen for keepinr, our plumbinc in repair.
"I cannot mention the najaes of all our kinc friends in Ottai.a, Liilta, and Lee, Illinois, and in various circles, and societies, nor can 1 name all of our indivirual friends vjho ho.vo sent generous p-^ifts to us and vjho have shov;n their
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all our friendn for their l:ind a:j:>i3tanec» I also v;ish to 3ho\j Liy appreciation to our co-v:orker3, -*rG. trances JOT;en, I.jLsg ..ollie Johjison, and Oharlotte ilnudoon, for the excellent Ger\/^ice they are rendering the Hone and its children.
"Ar'.ain I v/ish to thank you one and all. I..ay our Heavenly father bless you as you do your part from day to day to make a brirht tonorrov/.
"Sincerely yours in the v/ork, "I.Irs. Ida Bremner, Latron."
A coiiiplete report vjas r',iven froi.i tnc branches and circles.
The treasurer then ^ave his report as follov;s:
Financial .leport
Hone i^'indinr society, 1919.
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IV Receipts
Cash on hand, January 1,1919 4i675.86
Cottage and playground donations . 538*91
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^^^ 517.00
Donations 553^2^
Society donationia 944 ^q
Tag day 2,306!59
^^^^ 3,198.50
Miscellaneous. 133 2.6
Miscellaneous. 23*04
"^^^^^ 49,193! 90
Expenditures
Salaries | 1,413.75
Groceries 3,277.69
Miscellaneous 1,807.98
Notes 750.00
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Cash on hand ,.1,944.92
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jy Skandinaven (Daily Edition), May 10, 1913.
NORWEGIAN LUTEJERAN CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
The following are some of the reports made at the quarterly meeting of the Norwegian Lutheran Children's Home Society:
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
A few years ago the Home in Edison Park was built* Miss Abrahamson, the first >* matron, had only four children to care for at that time, but today the Home is "~: a large and busy institution. C
TREASURER'S REPORT
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Balance from last quarter $1,688.74 ^j'
Received from Financial Secretary • 6,075.41
Total $7,764.15
Disbursements ........ .... 6,534.57
Balance in treasury $1,429.78
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MATRON»S REPORT
During the past quarter we have averaged about seventy-five children at the Norwegian Lutheran Children's Home* There are about an equal number of boys and girls in the Home* The children recovered wonderfully from the epidemic of ^ ••flu" and are now well again. In fact, at the present writing, we have no ill- S ness of any kind at the Home* -^
The dentist's room has been used weekly by Dr. Hougan who kindly offered his -o services to xis. This saves the home a great expense* ^.'
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A number of donations have come in, all of which have been sincerely appreciated Ri as they were very useful* With the '•flu*' came unusual expenses, and the Home «^ needs money badly* Donations are appreciated by us, and the donor can feel assured that he is making a real contribution to a deserving charity. I wish to say that at least ninety per cent of the children cared for here, are cared for because they have no one to provide for them. It is true that some of the children
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have parents, but they have been cruelly neglected; hence their protection by us. Every day when I see the children assembled I think how good it is that we have this Home for them. It is wonderful work.
We have been visited by five Sunday school classes and church societies. They
have all left something, either a donation or a treat for the little ones. Other ^
larger crowds might be mentioned, such as the Dorcas Society of the Bethlehem ^^
Church, which came on Palm Sunday and left forty- two dollars with us. The Senior "f
Bible Class of Hauge Church also made us a visit and donated five dollars. Sixty- T^
five testaments were received and distributed among the children by Ifr. Geo. ^^
Stokes. At Easter we received four cases of eggs. The Dorcas Circle of St. L Timothy's Church visited the Home on Easter Sunday and made the children happy by their distribution of Easter baskets containing candy and cake.
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Reverend Lars Harrisville visits the Home faithfully every week to give the children religious insti^iction.
The Ladies* Board has also held its meetings here every month with the idea of
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talking things over with the matron, and of inspecting the place. The Ladies* Board has also visited us on Sundays.
An improvement worthy of mention is the installation of single beds in the upper ^ rooms of the cottages. ^
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We are short of help at the Home* It is difficult to obtain help of the right r
kind. By this I mean people qualified to care for children. People \«4xo accept r
work here have substantial wages, and also can feel that they are really doing i some good in the isorld*
This is only a partial report of the many activities here. I wish to assure the public also that anyone who gives us aid has my personal thanks and sincere appreciation.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Nov. 20, 1918*
THE NOR*/EGIAN CHILDR2N»S KOIffi
On the tag day held for the benefit of the Norwegian Children's home formerly the Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage/, a total of $2,205.56 was collected. Reverend Harrisville submitted ^26.75, and Reverend Hallberg turned in |66.19«
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , Oct. 13, 1918*
ffiE NORWEGIAN LDTESRAN CEIIDREN^S HOME
The Norwegian Lutheran Children's Eome Society held its regular quarterly meet- ing at the Bethlehem Church last night* Reverend Lars Harrisville opened the meeting, but was called away to visit a dying member of the congregation* Reverend Holman then officiated. Miss Reque, temporary matron at the Home, reported that she had received $714 from the Juvenile Court to care for children placed in the Home by the Court*
The financial report was then given, as follows:
Financial Secretary's Report
Receipts
July $1,043.10
August 648*14
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Skandlnaveii (Daily Edition) , Oct. 13, 1918.
September ^7,652.04
Total receipts to matron |9, 343,28
Receipts Itemized 5
Donations • ^ 233.57 -^
Children»8 care 1,043.85 :o
Miscellaneous ••
Membership dues •• ' 55,00
Donations to building fund •• 7.917,74
Total all receipts $9,343,28
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SIcandinaven (Daily Edition) , Oct. 13, 1918.
Total disbursements • • #8,694.71
Balance $ 648.57
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FOR TEE CHILDREN»S HOME
The Embla Club gave a concert last night for the benefit of the Norwegian Lutheran Children's Home. The program was as follows:
1* Welcome Speech; Hans E« Holman*
Z. Song; Uale Qjuartet*
3* Solo; EUa Bergh.
4. Recital; Ruth Dahly*
5. Solo; Sdna Uoe
6. Violin and Piano; Slgrld Hansen*
7. Speech; Reverend Ingvoldstad ^^ow canp pastor at Ft* SherldarJT* 8« Song; Male Q|uartet«
9. Solo; Jennie Andersen* 10. Solo; Ruth Dahly*
The Embla Club gives a benefit concert every year for the Children's Home*
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Skandinaven (Daily jldition) , Jan. 20, 1918.
THE HOLiE FIiaDIIJG SOCIEIY
Last V.'ednesday eveninc the j^rangelical Lutheran Home Finding Society held its annual meeting at St. Paulas Church, North Avenue and Leavitt Street. Reverend i:. G. Fretheim, the president, gave the follov/ing report:
''To the members of the Eome Finding Society:
"Our first concern should be to thani: God for the privilege of being entrusted to care for His little ones, and for His blessings that have enabled us to do this v/ork successfully for another year. Coir Home has been spared from serious sickness during the past year; the general health at the Home so far this year has been exceptionally good. One of the regrets of the past year was the resignation of our faitliful president, Reverend Gullixon, at the July meeting.
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"The present matron, I.Iiss Julia Gilbert son, took up her duties last July 2, Miss Talla Urdahl havin,:: resicned because of prolonced illness. i:iss Gil- bertson has performed her duties v/ith ability and faithfulness, and proved herself to be a very successful matron. i:rs. iAnundsen has remained at the Home all year, first as cook, and in the last half of the year to succeed luiss Francis Siecel. As cook I.Iiss Jvenson v/as employed from June 1 until October 15, v/hen the present cook, L.rs. Ihrine Tackke, entered upon her duties*
"At the beginning of the present year there ;^ere thirty-one children at the Eome, fifteen girls and sixteen boys. During the year tiventy-seven children have been received and tT/enty-two have been released. Thirty- six children are nov; in our charge, of which thirty are in the Iloiue and six are living in private homes. Of the thirty resident children, twenty boys live in the main building and six girls and the four smallest boj^^s live in the cottage, making tv/enty-four boys and six girls in the Home,
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and one boy and five {::irls in private homes. Two children have been placed for adoption. The probation period for one is coDipleted, release secured from the parents, and an opinion has just been received from the Juvenile Court that the adoption proceedings may nov/ be completed in the county where the adoption is to be made. The other adoption is proceeding satis- factorily vdth prospects that in due time it may be made permanent. Thanks of the Society are due to at least eight different homes that have given children in our charre the love and care of their firesides for periods of from t7/o to six months.
"77e regret to announce that our faithful treasurer, Lr. Ellert Ijiudsen, is on the sick list. Llay God grant him a speedy recovery. Thanks are due to the many faithful members and friends for interest and support. A great number of donations were received for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our secretary has sent letters of thanks to the donors, and the president included the v;hole list in an article in Skandinaven soon after New Year's,
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan* 20, 1918.
"Among o\ir regular xindertakings for the Home during the year that met with singular success, vve mention the laivn social, tag day, and pound party. The respective commirtees and workers ai^e deserving of our hearty thanks. The sev/ing circle has net regularly throughout the year on the third 'vednes- day of each month and accomplished much for the Home. The most important matter up for the meeting tonight is the proposed change of the constitu- tion so as to open our membership to all members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America as v/ell as members of congregations formerly in the Nonvegian Lutheran S^Tiod. Four members of the board must be elected as will appear from the report of the nominating committee.
''As pastor of the Home for eight years, I have enjoyed seeing the large and happy family from the Home in our church and Sunday school. Now a new church of the same denomination has been erected a block from the Home, so, after consulting the board in the matter, I have referre^d the children to the neighborhood church. I also present to the Society at this meeting my
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Skandlnaven (Daily iildition) , Jan* 20, 1918.
resignation as pastor of the Home. Cn applying for renewal of license, I
foiind that v/o first have to clear v/ith the Coranissioner of Buildings • A -^ number of exit si^ns, hand rails, chancing of doors, etc., are minor matters >5
and '.vill be attended to at once. Kovrever, a more serious matter is the t^
building of a steel stainmy fire escape on the main cuilding which will -—
probably cost about .^^iSOO. Ihe president had a convers?ition with the y
Building Commissioner on this subject last week and will receive his 3
ultimatum in a day or so, [^
'Vi source of income and a po7/erf\il agency for v;orking up interest for the -^ Home, are the joint meetings of the Ladies Aid Societies of the various churches. Only tv/o meetings were held last year, while four should have been held. The president and other friends made persistent efforts to call a meeting during the last quarter, but v/ithout success, "/e hope that four meetinr^-s may be called in 1918, and therefore urge that the invitation to be present at this meeting be accepted, and ask all friends to help make it a banner meeting.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan, 20, 1918. •
'♦Dr. TJnseth and Attorney Harpel have rendered splendid service to the Home during the past year, and deserve our recognition and hearty thanks. A committee elected by the board recently sent out statements to members, and the results are very encouracinc^. Not long ago a friend called at the Home and offered a baby to be cared for. A little later someone called and offered a home to a baby. Our matron acted as a central, connected the tv/o on the phone, and nov; there is one more happy home on the North Side. Recently a lady from the west coast, traveling through Chicago 7/ith tv7o children, suddenly v;ent insane. The Travelers' Aid took the case to the Nor.vecian Counsel, the Coimsel to the Norv/egian Deaconess Hospital, and the Hospital took the children to our Home. This is another instance of the blessing of having such a home in this great city of Chicago, and also makes clear that v/e mean ivhat vie promised Reverend Kildahl, that we are always veiling to co-operate with the church in extending the home finding activity, even before any agreements ai^ made. May God bless the Home Finding Society and make it a blessing in 1918.
^M. E. ^retlieiin. President."
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Ska ndi nave n (Daily Edition), Jan. 20, 1918.
The above report v;as accepted and entered in the irdnutes. Because of the illness of the treasurer, an auditing committee had checked the books.
^'Auditors* ?.e-oort for 1917
"To the Hvan'-elical Lutheran IJone Finding Society:
"'7e, the unlersi^^ned, have exarrdned the account books of your Society pertaining: to uhe office of Ir. Z. C. Ijiudson, treasurer, for the year 1917, and v/e find che sane v/ere correct and in order^ shov/inr, cash on hand in bank at close of year, .;3,127.55, as per statement below:
"Receipts for 1917
llembership dues '• $ 439.00
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Skandinaven (Daily ildition) , Jan. 20, 1918.
Donations, specials, etc ;pl,049.27
Bequest of I.Irs, l^lisabeth ;uiderson 500*00
Direct for childrens* maintenance • 1,087.25
Ta^: de.y net -orcceeds j. ^ ^ wx » A^-rt
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Balance from 1916 '^^^^t^lv
Total Receipts ,f>6,28o.o4
"Disbursenents
Household e:«rpenses, etc i:;j2, 752.64
?Jages to help in Home ^'l^t^t^
Improvements and specials — ^?^"^^
Total disbursements :,p4,155.99
Cash on hand in bank -. . . . . 2^127.55
$6,283.54
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), J-in. 20, 1918.
■Troperty Status
Home at 4836-40 Byron Street . $6,357.00
Furnishings 750.00
Tv/enty Shares I.t. Olive Cemetery Ass'n • 1,500.00
Cash ; 2,127.55
:,;10,534.55 Liabilities (Hone) Surplus, Jecenber 31, 1S17 s;10,554.55
Gain during: 1917 '. . ... ...... 610.77
"Comparative
Surplus, December 31, 1917 vl0,534.55
Surplus, December .:1, 1916 $9,925.78
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 20, 1918.
Surplus, December 31, 1915 $9,168.04
Surplus, Deccnber 51, 1914 c^7,214,55
Surplus, Dscenbor ol, 1911 :.)3, 944.07
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TliC KORvEGLAivl GHILDIEN'S H0L3 .
Arinual Report
1. There were no deaths at the Hone durim- the year. The General health has been excellent.
2. The farm payed v;ell in 1917, Liakin- possible a large savin.- on the food * ^... necessary for the Home. rj
3. The Christian life of the children is a great iiaprovement of the life they led before entering the Home.
4. The children have done well in their classes, especially singin.5. Hiank God, they have not yet had contact with the filthy »^ragtime'' that v/e hear so
much about today.
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5. One of the problens at the Home is hovi to keep the immoral and bad parents from visitinc their children. \Iheii they visit the Home they sow their sinful seed in the children's minds and hearts. They can, in a half hours visit, poison the children's minds to such an extent that it takes us days to purify then.
6# The tag committee has done a wonderful job, they collected :^3, 236.36. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
7. The last bazaar v;as the best one ever held. All the societies gave us their full co-operation.
8. The congregations outside of Chicago contributed more during the past year than ever before. The Chicago congregations have also done their job v/ell. God bless then. The children have more friends than ever before.
9. The future of the Children's Home seems to be assured. The Ilonvegian people
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Skandinaven (Daily iiidition), Jan» 20, 1918,
have always donated a great deal to the Home. V/e also have the Home Finding Society here in Chica^^o; vjhy can the tv;o societies not be combined? We need each other,
10, In closing we plead v/ith the people v;ho iiiake their last v/ill and testament.^ Remember the Children's Home. GrOd bless youl -^
The financial secretary reported total receipts of ^^23,E22#90 and a membership Z^- of 713« Of this membership, 121 members are delinquent. ^
Treasurer's Report for 1917
Receipts \^ 29,131.30
Disbursements •••...•••... 23,323.18
Cash on hand 5,808.12
^ 29,131.30
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Ikandinaven (Daily Edition) , Jan. 20, 1918. ;j3sets and Liabilities
Real Estate 510,750.00
Buildings
Agricultural tnpleiuents 660.92
Live stock 793.00
Kotos Receivable 7,000.00
Improvements 2,557.08
Furniture and fixtures 5,006.05
Trees and Shrubs 185.50
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okandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 20, 1918.
Gash on hand j5,800.12
Surplus ::?58,014.31
Report of llet Incone and Expenses :&.
Income :^8,401.99 ^
IP E:q)enses , 11,824.00 o
Depreciation 667,24
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Loss on live stock , 150,00
ilet cain 15.760.75
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NORfSGIAN
3kandinaYen, Nov. 25, 1.17.
The Deaconess Home has opened a new Kindergarten in a two-story buildinpr at Campbell Avenue and Bloomingdale Road. At the day nursery the little children may be brought in before the mothers go to work. The number of children who are left at the nursery every day testifies to the fact, that a large nximber of Norwegicui mothers have to seek their living by working away from home.
Many of the children and their mothers need both food and clothing, "^o help provide these, people are invited to a donation party to be held at the day nursery on Friday, Nqv. 30.
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Skandinaven , Nov. 19, 1917.
A NEW ORPHANAaa DEDICATED.
On Saturday evening the new Home for Children at 4022 North Kildare Ave., the Lydia Orphana/^e was dedicated.
The home is located in a beautiful building, with lar^^e light rooms and is modern throughout • The enthusiastic participation by the public at the dedication, proved the great interest taken in the home. People came from all directions, bringing Tfith them gifts for the home and its residents. It was indeed a gift shower that will not soon be forgotten. Six ministers representing as many chuiches were present bringing the good wishes from these churches. A number of children have been accepted by the home already, and applications from many more are being considered.
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Skandlnavent Oct« 12 , 1917 •
THE GHIIJ)REN^S HOME AT EDISON PARK.
The Nomegian Lutheran Children's Home Society held a meeting on Thursday, Oct« 9« The Tarious regular reports were read and adopted* The chaiiman's report ims of special interest because it contained considerable historical information relative to the home« Part of it follows:
About twenty years ago a few members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church started a home for children in Chicago«A liiiss Abrahamson was selected to take care of the little ones* The common dwelling place for nurse and children was at Irving Park Boulevard and 58th Street.
The number of children increased, then the fire came. The place grew smaller, yet the demands from orphans became more insistent from day to day. A plat of land was bought near Edison Park. Mr. Bessemen, a friend of the little ones, left sufficient money to pay for the land. A building to house girls was donated, in memory of Clara Jevne* Money was solicited
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for a building to house boys, and for a main building. Soon it became evident, however, that a. miscalculation had oeen made in regard to space} the buildings that had been provided proved inadequate. Year after year the average number of children has been about ninety. These children have received food, clothing, shelter, education; in short, a good up-oringing based on christian principles, a good home that is a real home. Many of the children know of no other home. ^Then they vist the children's home they feel it as a homecomings they enjoy being at the place.
During these many years there have been great changes. Difficult problems h -ve arisen and have been solved} times of depression have had to be faced,, but under it all the work has progressed. The Norwegian people in Chicago have given and gladly, //ith their own eyes they have: seen the blessings springing ''rom their own sacrifices. Today the home stands there, free from debt. Twenty-three and one-half acres of land comprise the grounds, there are four large buildings, a silo, and some minor buildings- There are cows
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and a couple of horses. The crops are better this year than ever# A sewer system has been installed. Often in the past the prospects have been so dark that no way out seemed possible; at present we seem to be facing a brighter future.
The Children's Home has had two important sources of income for several years, the "tag day", and the bazaar. One hundred of our ladies spread over the city on October 15. They start early in the morning and keep on till night fall. In wind and rain they have stood patiently receiving small gifts and large ones. Very hard work, but the love of the children keeps them at it. Our bazaar will be held this year at Schoenhoien* s Hall, the first week in November. Through these and other sources of income, sustenance is provided for one hundred and eight people.
The chairman's name is L. Harrisville.
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Skbinc'iriaven^ July <^5, 1917.
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Mot includinf^ tbe various club .aomh«rs, only 168 members have raid their annual dues for this year. Cf these, forty-seven are new members • - 181 members still ov;e dues for one year, ninety-nine members ov/e for tv/o years, nineteen members ov/e for t'"'ree vears, eiecht members owe for four vears and four members for five years, makinpi; a total of -, 488.00 in dues outstanding at this time©
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Skancline.ven, July 25, 1917.
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On Thursday afternoon the ludr'es aid societies from lorelp.nd Conprregation and frora tiie Tuesday Club called at our Childrens ' ome ^ bringing rich p:ifts both in form of foud, and in cash.
It is characteristic ot' these aid societies that they do their -rood work and keep at it year after year.
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TOE NORfflSGIAN ORPHANAGE The president of the orphanage reports steady progress^
Ten of the children have graduated to high school and thirteen have been confirmed* The work on the farm belonging to the home is bringing good results, and every- thing indicates a rich harvest* The debt on the home and the farm is paid* The whole property is now valud at $45,000»
A shuts given to the orphanage by the ••The Friday Club'* is being enjoyed greatly by the children, and our warmest thanks are due the club*
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5k£uidinav6n^ Ja^i, 23, 1917.
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p. 7 Home FindiriH^ Society held it'R annual rneetir.g /ednesday evenr>^ in the
St. Paul Cnurch. Fe.^tor I. I!, Fret-eim was in the choir, as Pastor Gulli?(on, the
Society's President, yib.s unable to .be present; his annual report was read at the Meeting.
The report showed that the society had had a successful year in every -espect. Sixty- tv/G children n'a.6 been taken care of at the hoie* Good horaes had been found for several children, and ot:iers had been reclairaed by their parents vrhen conditions in their ho.aes warranted this, .it tine bevrinning o^ this year (1917) there v;ere twenty-eight children at the home at 4840 iyron Street,
The society lias been most fortunate in securing liss T. Erdahl as latron, as she i.^as yjroven to be a very carable mana;^er.
Sfciny nexr societies end orK^^nizations have durinp; the year done considerable work for the children, and this }ias been valuable help to us and is hi:;hly apprecit-ted.
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Skandiravent Jun* 23, 1917.
The treasurer ::ilert Knudscn read his report: .Receipts were <AyP>S3.0Q., disburse- ments - 3, 706. 90. At the be-inninr^ of the year, (1916) there -as a cash balance of .,840.60, total cash on hand January 1, 1917, was $l,516.78o The auditors; H. Rorririen and C. /ilf . Johnson reported that the treasurer's books had been audited and found correct*
.ir. H. ■.orninen had worked out an inter^estin.: statistical tabel, which sho\'7ed, that during; 1916 the ^^^eekly expenses +0 run the ho'^ne aiiounted to v71.40; fo>^ each child $2.40 per :veek. The society's hoae, v^hicn is clear of encumbrances, is appraised at v9,923.78, v/hich in itself is very encoura^-in^^ to our many friends in and out of Chicago.
Four nev; directors were elected: Pastor 1. A. Gulli^o^^ from St. Paul Church, Reier iil'^eland from *:ur Savior Church; Kaja Jensen ^rom St. Johannes Church and -irs. James Iialseth from j'irst i.utneran ^hurrh, Lo-';;an Square.
In appreciation of the many years of unselfish ^:'orks in the interest o^' the home, Dr, ^Aa,7nus Unseth v/ps unanimously elected "Life ;ember" of the Tome" Finding Society.
SkKndir.aver, Jan. ^,3, 1917.
The sa.ae honor wtis accorded H. rLon-nen, v/ho established a practicpl book-keeping s^^ste:!! at the hone, end. e.lso durin^'- seversil years or-ept-.red « s^t isfrctor^^ report, so thnt the society w-.? reco-nized by Chica'-o ..ssociation of Commerce. The meeting also expressed its appreciation to the president, Fas+ or Gullixon, its secretary .1^. 'Hovland end. its treasurer ^. Knudson, and to the Board of Directors for their true and fi-itl)ful ^'^crk throu-;r"iOut ti'^e year.
HS auditors v/ere elected ^'. .omen and -. Buslee, the society starts the new yea^ in a fair financial position.
It is the intention, if possible, to extend the ^.7ork; a home of this kind is a .c-reat necessity to the many orplianed ^mu ner,l«cted children, v/ho need a ^;,uidint,^ hand on the path to become useful upriy^ht men and v;omen in the community.
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;tin-^ closed r/ith a feeling of satisfaction ove-^- a well spent year in interest of tho younr; ones.
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'i&.y 1917, clso becoiTie a r.lessed year for the childrer 'it the ho.-ne, the personr'el ana the .xiBn'^r ;Tiembers ^.r\6 friends of "Home Findin<^ Society.**
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , July 18, 1915*
THE NORViEGIi^iN LUTHERAN CHILDRS1T»S HOLE
The Nonvegian Lutheran Ghildrens Eome Society held its regular biannual ineoting yesterday at St. Paul's Church. It v/as reported that the Home had cared for 89 children during the last six months. The general health ^
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The financial secretary reported the income from dues, donations, subsidiary groups, benefit programs, etc, to be ;;^2, 951.71. The treasurer reported receipts of 53,047.95, expenditures of $2,578.29, leaving a balance of ^469.56; after deducting unpaid bills of $213.21, the net balance v/as $246.45. Jp /Ttemized lists of income and expense omitted in translationjjT" :^
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quarter from April to June,
During this time all applications received v;ere taken care of to the best
of our ability. Tlie three pound parties, held April 5, Ijay 4, and June 7,
by different societies, have been a great help to us, and v;e thank all who
helped make it successful. Tlie annual llay festival was held on Llay 30 in
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Sight children v/ere confirmed on I^y 23 by Reverend Lars Harrisville. ^ Through tir. 2. ..urst of the Board of Education, we have obtained a weaving loon, and we hope soon to obtain the services of a competent v/oman to teach the children to weave. V/e arranged for our annual picnic to be held on June 26 at the Home. V/e received liberal donations from all the societies v/ork- ing for the Hone. \Je are indeed thankTul to each and everyone for their help at the picnic and it v;as the best one v/e have ever had.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Apr. 9, 1915*
THL CHILDREN'S HOffi
The Norv/egian Lutheran Children's Home Society met last Tuesday at the Bethlehem Church. Reverend Lars Harrisville presided.
Financial Secretary's Report :S
'4 190.00 284.18
Dues • • • .
Donations
Friday Club
Ladies' Society
Picnic, 1914
Svarstad's will
Bazaar, 1914
Matron 210.81
Total receipts ;pl,025.01
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Treasurer's Report
Receipts ;iiil,50;5.93
Expenditures 1,408.69
Balance, Llarch 31 95.24 :
Unpaid bills 299.88
Deficit 204.88
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okandiniLven (Jaily Edition;, Jen. lA, 1915.
Tiie J-^r-in.f.-e Ileal lutixrc^n i:one rin:Uri';. 3oclety of IlliMois hold its annual convention at Jt. Iaul*3 Caurcli, :iortli .ivenvo aad Loavitt Jtr^^et, last r:Ge!c. I^ovorend "o A. Q=alli:c')n proGido.l. It v.t.3 re:)orled that the Jociet^.'" had bou^iit the buildinr. ne::t to the hoi.ie at 4340 Byron Jtroot. ..bout i'orty children -.'/erj cared i'or durinc "the year, xlie Jocioty has ohovm ii.iprov3.iont ac^ain this year, xiie f c^llovrLa:* sta-^OMent ".vill rivo the coi.iplete firxiras:
Tlie Jvan'-elical Lutjieran hoi.ie 7indin^^ Jociety o:? Illiiois.
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"h'e, the undersi'-ne T, liave exaraia^d the recordo and boohs of account of your '3ociety for the ten.i of Janur/ry 14, D.'M^- to Jccei:i)er 1914, an:^ find the sarrie correcf: and in oriler. T'.e cash totals are as follo::G:
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Loans on pro-iisnory note" '' /^OO.OO
Tac '^7 i"ocoij.b3 • • • 1/545.47
ilalimco f roM 191-J> 44 .0^6
Tot:.l recei-ito 7,:/.?.9.01
-iunririec:, o-'pon so-;, 8i.i;> lio", oLo ■,^rj,5G4.68
IurchL\::e of cotta--e :^,:j00.00
Bill^. ])ayablo , old loun on • .oi u: oOO.OO
:3ill.- pc.yj.:blc , loan of . jj. i.i'.t , 1914 1^800^00
Total dlsbu--r;ncntf> ,;;7,164.68
Cash on han:3 , DocoMboT- ::;i, 1914 .; C4a33
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The -.ociet:' held four re^^ar iioRtia::3; the board of dir-^ctor?: held tv;elve re:nil')r and thrc^ie s])ecial r£)otinc3. Ihe Meiiborship incre-ised by tv/enty- six. Durin^ the year thirny-rive children '/ere adnitted and twenty-Cive [^^
rele-jned. T^.vo of the ^-irls v/ere sent to the hone for feoble-iirv''o 1. On S
Jri.nuar:/ 1, 1915, the home had ninety-one cb.ild:''-:jn bet:':oen the a::,e3 of throe and fourtee:-; years. Tv:enty of therjo children v;ere sent hero by the Juvenile Court. :.t pre:'.'-'nt \ie have si:-: children -vho are i>aid for in full, and tv/elve v/ho are naid for in T^art.
Treavsurer's Rei^ort
Gash on hand, Jannar-y 21 , 1914 -' 53,25
Received from secret'';r2/ 13,715.65
Total Jin, 768. 88
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Skcindinavon (Dail^^ ->iition; , Jan. Tio, 1915. jxpendit'ire'^ •An,768.'30
'Reo.l ent'ite J 8,500.00
Buildin-.-. 29,000.93
A{:ric«iltur''il iiiplo-.ionts • 588.34
Live stocl: 500.00
Cash on iiand 480.92
Total assets ,j42,778.91
Li?^.bilities and Ilet ./ortli
ITotes pa^mble :^ 2,500.00
Ilet v;ort]L 40,278.91
Tot-.l liabilities and net ;7orta o42,778.91
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Skandia:iv^3n (l>j,i-ly ::::clition) , Jan. 23, 1915.
FinancipJ. Secretary's Report
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Dues payment v 460 .00
Life iieiiber 10.00
Ghiircli contribritioi bo:cer, 24.75
-jinu .}. festival 154.83
Outstanciiiv^ 55.35
Picjiic at tlie Iloiae 149 . 11
Bazaar 1,869.33
Tac day 2,700.00
■;onen*G oociety at the Mome 182.93
Alpha Olub 210.65
Busy 3ee Club 30.94
Club /est 5.00
Orphans' Friend Circle 50.00
Lutheran Choral Union 160.00
Youni^ Ladies' Goc iety 25.00
Other donations 1,139.10
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3kandi/v von (Daily j]dition) , Jan. :33, 1915.
Left in v/ills * ? 1 1 ^^^ • ^^
Loan from Gtate Banlc of Chica.30 1,000.00 ^^
Picnic tickets (cdlected for 1912, 1913, 1914) 159.85 -::
Bazaar tickets (as above) 210.65 j^
Interest on lerates S^« "^^ T.
From the loanaser of the Ko: le 2 > 640.40 -
Total incorie to treasurer .yi2,715,63
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 9, 1915.
THE HOI.IE rL.DIi:G SOCIETY
The Erie Branch of The Home Finding Society held its annual raeeting last night. The Erie Branch now has 120 members. It was reported that the income for the year was v>309.25; of this, $215.25 was donations and $84.00 dues. The Society ^ has loaned vl,100 to the Supreme Lodge. -yy
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Skandinaven (Daily iSdition) , Oct. 9, 1914.
THE N0K7EGIAN CHIIDREN'S HOME
The Norwegian Children's Home Society held its regular quarterly meeting at the Bethel Church last Tuesday evening. The financial secretary reported an income of i^2,092.91. The treasurer reported as follows: receipts, $2,131*83; expenditures, §2,004.89; balance, ^126.94.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Sept* 11, 1914»
THE NORWTEGIAN CHILDRiiN»S H0..2;
It was more than thirty years ago that the Norwegian men and women of Chicago saw the necessity of starting an orphanage here* The old pioneer Ellins Ellinssen was very interested and talked about this issue whenever he had the opportunity* But it was not until some time in the early 90* s that work was really started* Mrs* Sophie Michaelsen began by organizing a number of girls'
societies, and having the girls raise money for such a home by selling five- cent books* The first meeting called by Mrs* Michaelsen was on January 14, 1892, but September 21, 1893 was really the day that the Society was organized. On that day a meeting was held in the home of Mrs* Christine Johnson, 56 Bingham Street, where the Society received its name and the constitution and bylaws were formulated* The first executives were Reverend Hetland, Mr. and Mrs* Michaelsen, Mrs* August Johnson, Messrs* Rude, Holm, and Liabo.
In the fall of 1897 the Society was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois* In November, 1898, the Society bought the property on Irving Park
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Skandinaven (Daily Sditicn), Sept* 11, 1914*
Boulevard and 58th Avenue, the old Llartin Luther College — a three-story building £md six lots, for the price of ^,000, with s^l,000 in cash. In February, 1S99 Mrs. Abrahuison v.-as appointed matron at the Home. On May 5 of the same year the nev/ly purchased building was occupied and the work really began. The building v;as officially dedicated on June 18 by Reverend J, N. Kildahl. There were ten children in the Eome at that time. In later years there have been as many as seventy-six children in the Home at one time.
In 1912 the building v;as remodeled at a cost of approximately $3,500. Sister Caroline V/illiams was appointed matron on October 3, 1907.
In the last v/eek of December, 1907, the home was alnost destroyed by fire, and while repairs were being made the children were cared for at the home for the poor in Dunning. In 1908 additional property in Edison Park was purchased. It v;as decided to build there, the new building to cost ^0,000. It was de- cided to house the children in cottages instead of one large dormitory. This proved to be the wisest plan because it was quite easy to add a cottage when
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Sept. 11, 1914. it became necessary. At present there are eighty-five children at the Home.
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At the regular quarterly ip.eetin;: of the "i.or.ve^^ian Lutheran Children* g lion oocietv it vTds renortei that Trs. .a. Johnson had v/illed ;900 to the llome. T'l.is raoney v;as used to nay current ex-oenser> for the month of Lay.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), May 7, 1914.
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Last Sunday, the Norwe^'ian Children's Home celebrated its sixteenth anniversary at the St. Paulas Lutheran Church, .-ji excellent musical program was given.
okandinaven (Daily Edition), ..pr, 6, 1914.
The Norwecia^i Lutheran 'Jliildren^s Hone oociety pave a »'?ound Party" at the Kunboldt Park Refectory. Phe ™estn paid admission by v^eicht, one cent per pound. The entertainir.ent v;as entirely inusical. The sisters* and nurses» chorus entertained. The rjitron of the Deaconess Hone, Sicter Caroline '.Villiaras, was hostess.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 23, 1914.
TIiS K0R.7::]aiA:: GHILDR-CN'3 HOMii: 30CI,!:TY
The i^*or/jegian Lutheran Children's Hone Society held its regular annual meetinf^ at 3t. Paul's j^vann-elical Lutheran Church. Reverend Lars Harrisville "oresided. :
At the end of 1915, 81 children v/ere inmates at the Kome; 28 of these were admitted durin^^ 1913. Durin' the nast year 39 children found permanent hemes and were "checked out" of the orphanar^e.
The Home employs 5 attendants, 2 teachers, a hired boy, and a matron. The income for the Home was Jl6,377.79, including cash on hand as of January 1, 1913 amountinr* to )910.53. The exr)enses were )16,324.54, leavinr^, a cash balance of ^353.25.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 8, 1913.
THE N0RV.1i;GIA1nI CHILDRSN'S EOh^
The quarterly meeting of the Children's Home Society /Tormerly the Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage dociet^ was held last night at the Trinity Church. Reverend Lars Harrisville presided.
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Financial Secretary's Report :
Dues for 1913 ^ 239.00 [
Life membership. 10. 00 ^
Donations 459.37 i
Bazaar, 1912 3.75 ;
Picnic, 1913 69.20
Balance collected on mortgage. • 17.82 <
Interest on mortgage 25.00
Picnics 167 . 39
Loan collected 2,500.00
Real-estate income 100. 00
Income at the Home 549 . 78
Total receipts , ^4,141.31
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 8, 1913.
Treasurer's Report
Received from secretary • $4,159.07
Cash on hand, July 1, 1913 306.58
Total $4,465. 65
Expenditures 4,312.99
Balance. • • • s? 152.66
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The follouin- fin-uncial report wao subnitted by the treasurer of the hoi^je-ian Children's Iloiie oociety /Toiwevl'j the hoi^./e.^jian Lutheran Orphanage Societw^:
Received fron secretary'' v2,928.28 ^
Expenditures ^tD^.L# /u r;;
Surplus for quarter v 30u,o3 <-
Gash on hand, ..pril 1, 1913 ^Q^>^^ "^
Gash on hand, July 1, 1913 • . . v 512,76
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Chllciren's Ilorie, Old Peoplec's Hone: Tlieso t'v;G phr-ases have "oroved tiieiii- selves to be Chicaci-'- '::o^:z pOv.erf^il "o-:en ^ooane*' for n&.Ti7 7e?rs. This v/as eff ectivel.^ de:.ionstrated -.t the ooncert -"ive^i cv Club V'est on r.:av 11th, at Bjorcvin I-Iall; the proceed v;ent to the ::>.ilJrr^n*s Iione in "Edison I-arh, IllinoiG.
The pro:^ra:: inclu."ed such populrhr entertainers as 'lora and '^thel Olsen; Lj7S. (Dr.) Younj; :h^3. .^'ma '.[ever; Gund-^: Isaacsen, the popul?.:r violinist; Hortle::! Thinn and the Scandinavian 3ooi'..lict . in 'in^ Hociety popularly ^
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lacl: of v:;riet" or ^u:..lit7 0'2 entertainaient. \'^
The '^all was filled to the door.., mid .;anv had been turned euay due to lack of roo::i. .^lub 'Vest aoe^ eot^^in" e" lielvee, ■■ti6. t;ie nublic aenreciates both Club V;est and the Children-* s hoiie.
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Skandlnaven (Daily "Tdltion), Apr. S, 1913.
THE NOKVEGIAN ORPHANAGS SOCI^TT
The Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage Society held its regular quarterly meeting last Tuesday in the St* Timothy Church, comer of 43rd and Dickens Avenues* Reverend Lars Harrisville presided* The chairman reported on the activities of the Orphanage. ••• . ^
The chairman proposed the construction of a new and modem building at a cost P of $2,000, and the purchase of the adjoining three acres of land for $1,500. X
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Treasurer's Report
Cash on hand, January 2 $ 910.53
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition) , Apr. 3, 1913.
Received from secretary • $2,294.96
$3, 205.49
Expenditures 2,999.31
Balance • $ 206.18
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At th6 annual meetinf^ of the Home Finding'- Society the folloxviac- reports v/e^e ^
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Fifteen children were inmates of the Home in 191^3. pi
Dues T)aid for 191.^ 1 577.00. ^
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Cash on hand C^O^ .4:'5
Outstanding^ obli^o-ations '!^ 900,00.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 17, 1913*
THE ORfflzJT HOx\IS
The Norv;egian Orphanage Society held its annual meeting at the Bethel Lutheran Church lavSt V/ednesday,
The Society decided that the Home should hire a broommaker to teach the boys how to make brooms •
Report of Financial Secretary
Income for 1912 vl3,936.43
Treasurer's Report
Gash on hand, Jan. 1, 191P. if "^J^*^^
Received from secretary • ♦ 13,956^45
Total receipts ^14,351.00
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Expenditures for 1912 v;15»44Q.47
Balance i 910.53
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The Norv;ecian Children's Hone Society held its annual meeting at the Paulus Lutheran Church, Kirsch and '..'ashtenav; -.venues, last V/ednesday evening*
The financial secretary's report v/as as rollov:s:
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IncoLie to December 31, 1911 •,10,483.4
Paid to treasurer 10,4-83.42
Treasurer's Report Incone
Gash on hand, January 1, 1911 • ; 1,S56,39
Keceived fvon financial secretary. 10,483.42
Note from bank 1,500.00
Total 13,839.81
"h^XDenses for 1911 13,425.84
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Car^h on hnnd, Janu';iry, 191:: ." ^^1^.57
Buildin.i* dorjaittee' c Tceport:
Tulance on Janu-iiy 11, 1911 - 843.87
Balanc e on January T.o , 19ir i t / . oo
Net a.. sets to date..... .55,885
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), July 18, 1912*
THE NORVEGIi\N ORPHAmGEE
The quarterly meeting of the Kor.vegian Orphanage Society was held at the Zion church, Artesian and Potomac Avenues, last Tuesday evening. Reverend Lars Earrisville presided.
Treasurer's report
Cash on hand, April 1 '^ 84,33 -jn
Received from the financial secretary 2,301,70 p
Total $2,386.03 ^
Expenses >,2tl81,14 *^
Balance, July 1 $ 204.89
Report of the Financial Secretary
Dues received ••••# ••••••••••••••• $ 65.00
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jiily 18, 1912.
Donations $ 435.80
Bazaar tickets, 1910 10.50
Bazaar tickets, 1911 99.45
Savings banks •• • • 10.63
Interest on legacies • • • 50.47
Received from Bethel Church 52.30 ^
Picnic 171.13 ^
First payment on mortgage , 4V14 Ohio Street 250.00 p
Received f ron the natron • • • • 909.15 ^
Total $2,054.23 ^
The matron reported that the health of the children was good and that school attendance was excellent.
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Stoandlnaven (Daily Edition), Apr. 16, 1912*
IHE NORVfflGIAN ORPHANAGE
The Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage Society held its quarterly meeting la£;t
Monday afternoon* The president reported that the Society was trying to ^
find work for the older boys and girls. It was proposed that the land >•
adjoining the Orphanage be bought as soon as possible while prices were ^
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Cash on hand, January 1, 1912 $382.85
Received from the financial secretary 1345>92
$2,226.77
Expenses for the quarter 2. 142.44
Cash on hand, April 1, 1912 ^4*33
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Skapdlnaven (Daily Edition), Apr, 16, 1912*
The financial secretary reported an income of $2,101.47 for the quarter* Donations for March totaled $326,
The matron reported ninety children in the Orphanage at the last quarterly meeting, forty girls and fifty boys. One more child was admitted last month. The matron collected $145.40 from parents of the children.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Oct. 5, 1911.
TIIE NOKViSGLJI ORFILAIIAGE
The quarterly meeting of the Ilonvecian Orphanage Society v;as held last Tuesday evening in Bethel Church, Humboldt Boulevard and i^ickens Avenue. The president, Reverend Lars Ilarrisville, reported that none of the children had been ill dur- ing the past three months.
Another teacher has been added to the staff.....
Financial Secretary's Report
Dues ^ 60*00
Donations . 378.46
Income reported by matron . 618.41
Bazaar tickets 11.00
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Picnic .A46.25
Donation by Reverend Harrisville • '^^•^0
Total ..^1,289.12
Paid to Treasurer %
July ^1594,01 F
August 408.11 L
September ^^^••^^ -^
Total ^'?1,289.12
Treasurer's Report
Receipts i?2,789a2
Disbursements ♦....• • 2,771,06
Balance in treasury, October 1 18.06
Outstanding bills ^'^^.2.1
Deficit vi> 866.21
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^kandlnaven (Daily ::dition) , July 14, 19U,
I]0R.SGL\1T
TEU N0R.:J]GL"JI CRFILJIriOJ
The second ?^u;arterly meeting of the llon/e.^ian Orphanrige Society v/as held in the Trinity Ghiirch last Tuesdn:', Reverend Lars Ilarrisville, the chairriivm, ^
call3d the neatin^ to order. It ";as resolved to j^end the former chairmn, Reverend Cllestad, a vote of thanks for excellent v/ork in the past.
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It v/as reported that the oociety has a deficit of over .400. Reverend IT. J. ]llBstod suhnitted the follov:inc report:
''I received the last certlficnte from .rchitect Jorennen on Jul^;- 3, 1911. It is a certificate for v;i200 made out to the Ilunboldt lioatino Plant, ./e ov/e Lir. A. Karvey ;1S0 for plunbing. Tliere is also an unpaid bill for building
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"Much of the labor )ias been donatod nnd v;o have .saved l-ir-^e rparts of monoy in rnan3* cases •
"It is hoped that ?ueve end Jidresen v/ill, at an early date, start the finan- cial drive, so that vie can secure funds for our iTork. ix. Thorbjorn Ilanvsen
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rex)airs amount i at: to .)380.oc..I v/as informed by LIr, Gaetranc that there is a balance of J117.81 in the troasur:/, . . . .The architect, T'lr. Sorensen, sent me the follov/inp notice:
" *;j.l t le work had been coinpleted prior to the issuin^: of the various cer- tificates, but I shall make a call at the Orplianare in the near future to S ascertain whethr^r ever^rtliin^ "oertaininf to the buildinrs is in ToroDer shape: ^- and if I find anything- 'vron^, I shxill have same ad lusted at once,* ^^i
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has proved very reliable and efficiunt in his capacity of temporary super- intendent."
llr. 3. IT. Sane, the financial secretar:^, rave the follov/inr report:
Income /separate itei;is omit/.ed in translation/o vl,9'33.^3 fe
Tlie treasurer reported the follov;inc«
Incoi.ie Separate itens oniitted in translation/ • • • • ol,9S-^«^^
Gash on h-ind, .ipril 1, 1911 — ^^'^^^^^
' ,:;2, 424.16
Expenses /separate items omitted in translation/ . • « -.^^^ 510. 84
Cash on hand, June 1, 1921 -' 113.32
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kandinaven (Daily Jdition) , July 14, 1911.
Bills oTitstandin.i; and unpaid ? — ^^^'Q'^-
Deficit, July 1, 1911 '^ 475.71
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/EDISON P;J^ CPPKAIB TACKLE BIG JOB^
p. 7 Scandia*8 inquiry as to the progress of the proposed gardens
for children of the IJdison Park Orphanage has brought out information and detail that is surprising. V/e will neither attempt to give a complete detailed description of this project nor a full report of what has been accomplished to date, but one or two phases will p;ive one an idea of the nagnitude of the job Mee Sevres has single; handedly undertaken
To start at the beginning, every inch of the ground, intended for the children garden plots, had to be measured, plowed or spaded, raked and marked for beds. The proper seeds must be understandingly chosen and planted. Thorough experience, constant vigilence and unlimited patience are required to see that all children follow instruction to the most minute detail* :^iss Sevros not only explains how each step is to be taken, but why something must be done just so and just when»
An idea of the actual work, patience and knowledge required can be organized by following the preparation of tv;o-thousand strawberry plants for planting. A third
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of the roots had to be cut way so fresh roots could develope that would supply the plants with moisture and every bud and flower must be nipped off to insure sturdiness and bearing. A hundred grape vines had to be pruned and five-hundred tomato plants had to be temporarily set in flower pots, later to be transplanted to the garden bed. Every item to be raised by the embryo gardeners required patient and accurate preparatory handling.
To instill the idea of how, why when and where in the unsimilar minds of so large a group of children requires thorough knowledge, training, tact; patience and even a generous portion of psychology, .viiss Servos possesses a generous amount of all these qualifications and visitors are loud in their praises of her personality and its effect on the children with whom she works.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), .\pr. G, 1911,
TLU i]OR..JGI.j: OUPHIIAGE
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"Friends, bocause our president, Reverend IT* J. "Jllestrid, is in California recuperaoin{^: from Iiis recent illness, I v;ill give the report. I^ report v/ill merely consist of a fen of the hif±.li{^]it3 of activity during the past three nonths.
"First, I ;;ant to report on the runninc expenses. \Je spend at least thirty dollars per day at the lIor;7ecian Lutheran Orphana£-e in Edison Park. Toda^^, this expenditure ^;ell tallies care of the ei^Jit-five children v/ho are now
The !Ior.;ecian Orphanage Society held itvS quarterly meetini: in the Ilauges
Church, Jabansia and Central Park Avonueg, last Tuesday evening, -.-ifter
the reading of the ninutes of the previouij ynooting, a report \/as read by
the vice-president, PLeverend Lars Ilarrisvilio. Hight new luenibers ;;ere g
accepted by the Society. Tlie report of the vice-president ':as as follo'.vs:
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innates at the home. The incone received frou donations and nuinerous otlier sources v;ill just barely o-cvor the runninc expenses. But, as the late banlcer Ilaucan used to say: ^i reserve fnn^l is necessary, and should bo established. • If a proriciture death luid not tal^en him, I aifi sure his dreai.i v/ould have cone true."
.ifter the acceptance Ox this report, the tryasurer submitted the folloivinc ^
report : ^
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Receipts from secretary:
January. . . • • . • 0677.79
February 461.29
Liirch 226.57
$1,365.65
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Gash on hand, January'' 1 .*•••••••••• . Jl,856»39
Incoiie for quarter . 1,565^65
Total disbuiT-oiacnts v^>731.11
Cash on ha.nd, .'.pril 1 ■.!' 470 • 93
Dues ^'.!J-°^
Donations in Chicago • ^G2.07
Donations froii the country- 254.^18
raid by parents for cliildren .•' • 591.75
"Dine T^oipers" ^'^-00
I.iscellanoous inco...o • •• ^^•^-o
Bazaar ticlzotG, 1909 4.75
Bazaar tic::cts, 1910 11^^55
$1,336.85
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Deficit for li^rch • ,,^,.^.'-a) ^
Tot^ 1 •••••••••••••••••• •••• •••••• •.,'1,3G5«65 ^
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fpotal $1,365.65
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p»4 An appeal is being made on behalf of the Norwegian Children's Home 5
in Edison Park, Ill.i for funds to give each child a fruit or garden ptilvjii. ^^ Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars is the estimated amount necessary and should p be easy to raise. "I^
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nearest neighbor being a half mile away. The Home gives one the impression ^ of the privacy of a good sized farm, ihe impression ends with the privacy ^ as the many acres, on which the home is built, are lying fallow due to lack of funds for farming operations. Allowing each of the older children a portion of this rich land for garden patches will not only please the children and provide a healthy outlet for youthful energy but would mean additional supplies for the home larder.
Larger sums have been easily raise 1 for many purposes so we are confident
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that the modest aaount requested will be raised in a few days. Spring is r_j here and we will shortly see an enthusiastic group of children happily ^_ planning and planting their gardens under efficient supervision. These fZ youngsters will have a priceless combination of health building contributions; "^ sun, fresh air, and useful exercise, all in one. g
One of our neighbors, kiss Servos, has been deeply interested in the children ^ since the first one came to the home and has contacted the children every day since. This young lady is deterirdned to put the geurden project over and will not give up until every child has his or her favorite garden plot with growing vegetables, berries, grapes, apples, flowers, etc. Each child is to decide what is to be raised on his or her plot.
Kdss Servos is a practical and experienced farnerette and will donate her services in buying supplies and supervising the garden project from beginning to end. One has but to see the children cluster around their friend and listen for a few minutes to their conversation to be impressed with her love for these children, with their faith in her and with the enthusiasm with which they plan their gardens*
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Subscription lists have been placed with Scandia and with Mrs. Selma Lunde, ^ Edison Park. ^rs. Lunie will serve as treasurer of the project and will g at all times be able and willing to show subscribers and friends just how the !r;; work, and its financing, is prospering. g
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In addition to the gardening phase of the project the great interest shown by certain children in the poultry on her place, : iss Servos will start sorae of the older children raising poultry, instructing them in the intricacies of the incubator, brooder, feeding and sorting.
In view of what one person, l^ss Servos, is doing for the children it would be a disgrace for our people to fail in raising the mere pittance required for this work. As an investment in character and citizenship our donations will bring greater returns than we will ever fully know. "Bread cast upon the waters, etc."
Norsemen - our hearts are eight - let us demonstrate it by raising even more than the "mite" requested.
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Sk.:mdin-.van (Daily Edition), Jan. 20, 1911.
TIG NOR/fiCGIAlT 0RPHA1UG2
The ITor/;erian Lutheran Orphana{:e Society hjld its annUe.1 neetin^^ in the Zion Church, on January 18. The preoident of the Sociaty, P.evorand N. J. .^Jllestad, presided. After the minutes of the last annu..l meetinp- had been read, the meetinc proceeded to take up the business outlined in the an:enda, the first point bein;; the follovvin-j; report by the president:
"Last ^'•ear v/o collected approximately ,;1G,000. This money ivas to be used to co
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build a new orphanac^^ buildin-;. //e find that the nov; building vvij.l cost about i:^ ,^2;5,000.
"Ivlrs. Jevno's bequest of o5,000 to the Grphana^-e helped a lot. The treasurer of the buildin--^ com:iittee, Ilr. Oscar II. T:aup:an, reports that the buildinc fund
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SbincUnaven (D-il:^ Jdition), Jan. 20, 1911. non h-:^ n tot-il of 25,2G8.VG, aiioh m.3ans ti:at v;o havo j surplus of )89o.37
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"Sanitary and health conditions t the Orph-tnane hav:) oaon excollont. V/e
have not vet ai:>r)oint3u a ::^ui- -er, but .^ill iiave to do so soon as -oossible.
Sister C irolino illi .is has 3.'r_-ri jd tlio entiro buruOA and rosr^onsibility;
she has done . nan's lob at the institviti^n. .;o liavo been fortmi-^ta in findiiv^;/
such a fine ,::ardner as ''r. 'l\ ^[ansen. .heri S'^riny cones .;e exooct to see a :-
beautiful r^-:rdan md ^oj.rk at the Cr^vL-'inar-e. <
"It is .Iso irr^ortant tliat v;e hire an addition:,! teacher in IJnrjlish, !Tors7e.f^ian, and reli':ion. "
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 20, 1911.
Treasurer's Report
Receipts
Cash on hand, Januarjr 1, 1910. ^ 2,185.45
Received from secretary for the year l-x^295.99 ^
16,479.44 F
Total disbursements 14,623.05 3
Cash on hand, Janairy 1, 1911 1,856.39
Unpaid notes 4,300.00
The report of the financial secretary shovjed the total income for the year to be j^l4,290.00. ^ote: A long, itemized list of the various sources of income is omitted in trans lation^J^
Paid to Treasurer during the Year
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan, 20, 1911.
January $ 777 •88
February 332.39
March 314.45
April 300. 79
May 394.55
June 214.65
July 2,466.28
August 1,997.40
September
October 3,531.78
Noveinber 2,540.79
December 1,292.99
Secretary's Report
During 1910, 112 nev/ members joined the Society. Two life members were accepted, The Society held four meetings in 1910. The board of directors held twelve regular and eight special meetings.
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Matron* 3 Retoort
At the tiiiic of the l-i.^t aniva.':.l nootin'; tliore v;sra t lirty ci^ls and forty boys in the Orphana.^e. During- 1910, eleven boys nd eleven yirls -.vore ro.'2;istered, and t'lroe boy3 -'nd^GOVon yirls loft the Orp.ianace. On Januury 1, 1911, t'lere v/ere ei'*ht:;-five /sic7 children in the Orpliana.^e, forty-ei;'}it boys and thirty- seven rirls.
Thirtee^i of the children "tave lost i.ot'i T^r.rents; tv;enty-four ar^i nictherleGs; tv;enty-three are fatherless, eleven are notherless and have been deserted b-^ their fathers; thr:^e are .athorless and h^ve been deserted b:^ their nothers. Seven of the children v;ere sent to the Crphajn:i":e b;' the Juvenile Oourt,
The liaies' board collected a tot.il of o77.7'C) riurin.^- bhe year, Seventeen nev; neabers joined the ladies' auxiliai^'-.
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Skandinaven (Daily ijdition) , £"ept, 19, 1910,
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TIE IIOE-SOL^I OITHUIIAOS
Yesterday the KoriveGian Orphanace was dedicated. Thousands of people v;ere present at the ceremony* The v/ill of the late I.Irs. G. Jevne v/as read; she has bequeathed five thousand dollars to the Orphanace.
The collection taken up at the ceremony netted ^^52 in cash and ^^l?? in sub- scriptions. A bill of v4 v;as presented and paid. The collection, together 2 with cash on hand of v560»5S, brines the Orphanage Society* s cash fund up to ^1,093,59.
Among the speakers v/ere Dr. II. T. '-^^^uales, Reverend IT. J. Ellestao, A. D, Erile, and Reverend G. K. Solberg.
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Skandinaven, (Daily liJditioii) , Apr. 13, 1910*
THE NORWEGIAN ORPHANAGE
Today there are seventy children living permanently at the Norwegian Orphan- age» It was brought out at the last meeting of the Orphanage Society that even though an offer of five thousand dollars had been made for the old building, seven thousand dollars more would be needed to complete the new buildii]^*
The following organizations have promised their assistance: Club West has undertaken to furnish a reception hall; Busy Bee, to furnish several girls' rooms; Friday Club, to furnish the dining room; True Friendship Circle, to furnish one sick ward; Bomevennen (Children's Friend), to furnish one sick ward; Embla, to furnish one girls' room; Alpha, to furnish one schoolroom; Trefoldigheds Women's Society, to furnish one teachers' room. Several more contributions have been received and will be reported next week.
The report of the financial secretary for the period of January 1 to March 31, follows:
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Skandlnaven, (Daily Edition), Apr. 13, 1910.
INCOME
Dues * 49-00
Contributions from Chicago • .^ 252,97
Contributions from country districts • 215.61
Income for childrens« keep 564.00
»T)ime Helpers" • • • • 120.50
Miscellaneous income • • • 9. 79
Bazaar tickets
75.85
Picnic tickets 1909 ^•^^
Interest on bank accounts •^•^^
Boxes (?) ^l-JO
Rebate from Union Carbide Company xi^.ro
Income for hay sold ^ ^^^•PP,
$1,424.72
Paid to Treasurer
January 31 ^ '''^''* ®®
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Skandlnaven> (Daily Edition), Apr* 13, 1910*
February 29 $ 332.39
March 31 • ^ 314,45
^a, 424, 72 Treasurer's Report Income
Balance on hand, January 1, 1910 •••• • • • ••;^2, 186*45
Received from Financial Secretary • • ♦1^424*72
$3, 611.17
'Expenses
Wages $ 507.00
Groceries § 430.33
Meat 116.25
Milk 70.01
Wood 223.40
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Skandinaven. (Daily Edition), Apr. 13, 1910,
Repairs ^ 28.45
Sundries ^?*S
I>^ S°°d« 41 48
Ice cream *j..*o
Bank charge , ^'^^
Hall rent --i2iOO
$1,732.94
Balance on hand, April 1, 1910 $1,878.23
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1910* V-.^
HOIaE-FEDIUG SOCIETY
There are in Chicago many institutions and charity groups that do much good work in their different fields. One of these is an outstanding society that works nationally and is well known to Scandinavians throughout America. It is the Evangelical Lutheran Home-Finding Society, which is managed by the membership of the Norwegian Synod in Chicago.
The Synod has several Children's Homes. But the Home-Finding Society is different from the others. The Society not only rears children according to Christian standards, but usually places them in Christian homes as soon as possible.
The Society has, in its short existence, placed seventy children in private homes.
In the home on Byron Street, there are, today, seventeen children.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 19 10*
The yearly meeting of the Society was held in the St. Johannes Chu]7Ch last Wednesday evening.
Reverend Birkeland opened the meeting and read a number of letters from chil- dren who had been placed in private homes by the Society.
Mss Caroline Halvorsen made the financial report, as follows:
The home had received about ^1,900, from different sources. All expenses had been covered. ^100 had been paid on a debt of 02,550. The cash on hand was #87.95.
Reverend J. R. Birkeland was re-elected chairman.
A resolution was passed "That a life membership certificate be issued to mem- bers in good standing, on the payment of ^10."
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THE OREH/UI HOLE
The report of the yearly meeting of Orphan Home is more complete this year than ever*
The society has had, in 1909, tv/elve regular meetings and two special meetings. Sirby-three new members for 1909 make a total of 441 members in good standing*
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The financial secretary's report is as follows: ^
Jan. 1, 1909.
Dues • I 195.00
Donations, in Chicago • • 1,124.72
Donations, from the country •• 499*38
Income, from parents, paid for children. .•.• ..2,056.25
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Dime collections • § 130.50
Diversified incorae • 18.85
Bazar tickets for 1907 6.00
Bazar goods for 1908. •• 223*75
Picnic tickets for 1908 6.00
Picnic tickets for 1909 ••• 181.80
Income fron restaurant at picnic • •.• 68.54
Postal cards. 1«^
From the affair in Zion's Church 28.50
Contribution in Zion's Church • 64.92 g
Lavm party • •• 58.19
Donation at the dedication of grounds 49.74
17th of Llay festival 27.50
The v/ill of Ilelce A. Ilaugen 1,000.00
Tbtal income of the bazar, 1909 2,200.40
Bazar tickets for 1909 163.90
\^men's society affairs in .Salem Church 40.31
V/omen's society "Dime banks" ••.. • 57.70
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Cash on hand, Oct. 1908 • is39_
Total receipts, Dec. 31, 1908 #8,272.62
Jan. 1, 1909.
Paid to treasurer, as follows:
January. ♦ • ^ ^67 .39
February 257.66 o
March 440.18 c.
April 294.40 -
M^y 414.33
June.... • 329.35
July ' 470.09
August 1,418.69
Septeinber 613.30
October 478.30
November. • 2,540.98
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Decemter f 6^7.95
Total paid to treasurer, Dec. 31, 1909 $8,272,62
Treasurer's report;
Received: ;:
Jan. 1, 1909: cash on hand ••••••.••#1,072#61 p
Received from financial secretary* •♦• •£^272^62 Z
Total $9,345.26
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Groceries |2, 012.69
Meat ;•.-. ^74-?5
Milk ^30.16
Carbide 131 • 25
Wood 589.80
Paper and printing.... 119.56
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Wages • $2-391.47
Traveling expens es ••••«•••••• «•••••• •• 4*50
Taxes in Edison Park « ••••• 34^95
Repairs«««.«««« «•••••• ••••o*« ••••••• ••••••• •• 54»95
Incidentals. •/. • ••• 698,31 :^
Clothing 26.50 S
Sho2rtage on Home. • •# •••• •• 29«94 p:
Telephone • 15.65 r~
Bank charge. •...........••• •.••...•.........•..••.....• .15 z;
Park and hall rent 145.00 o
Total ^7,158.81
Jan. 1, 1910: Cash on hand...... •..••.$2,186.45
Report of the Building Committee
The contracts for work on different parts of the building have been given to various contractors, as follows:
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Carpenter contractor, B. ;aiderson, for §8,140. Paid in cash, :;?4, 000.00.
Idason, S. R. Nielsen, for ^4,175. Paid in cash, ^^3,340.
Eeatinc plant, Humboldt Keating Conpany, ^2,600. Paid in cash, Ol,400.
Iron vx)rk, H. Ross and Company, $397. Paid in cash ^SSG.
Plasterinc, Ole Olson, ^1,850. Paid in cash, nothing.
Plumbing, II. Harvey, -^2,350. ITo cash paid.
Paintinc, H. Tofteson, ^720. IJo cash paid.
Cut-stone, P. Kemp, ^210.
Galvanized Iron, C. Jensen, ^,^595. No cash paid.
Electrical, Sam Benson, ^285. No cash paid.
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Glass, H, Sberhard, $265, No cash paid.
Cement ^Vork, C. Nelson, $20* Total, $22,357.
A well has been bored, costing |405*65. Cash paid, §350*
The total cost of the building will be, $22, 762. 65, plus electric fixtures, stable, pump and insurance*
V/e have paid in cash a total of •;?9,456, leaving an unpaid balance of |13,306,65.
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The liatron's Report
At the beginning of last year, we had twenty-five girls and forty-two boys, a total of sixty seven*
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New inmates, fifteen girls, and eleven boys. Total, tv/enty-six.
Released, ten girls, thirteen boys. Total, tv/enty-three.
Today there are forty boys, and thirty girls; total seventy. ^
Of the seventy children in the Home today, tv/enty-seven are fatherless, twenty- ^ four motherless. Ten are orphans. Nine have been left by their parents.
The Amitage Clothing Company donated twenty suits and six overcoats for Christmas.
Tours in the Lord, Caroline Williams, Ivlatron.
Oscar Haugans Report Statement of The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Children's Home Society. Building
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Tto Gus Martin, 5000 Post Cards, 500 circulars.* 22*00
500 Letters, • 1*50
1000 cards, 6.00
200 circular letters,.*.. ...*•*.*.... .....*•••• 2*75
10,000 Copies of "The Orphan's Friend," * 36*25
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Nov. 19. Kellog Art Company, $ 8*00
Nov. 26« Henry Roos Foundry Company, 366.00
Dec. 1. Gus Itortin,.... • 2.25
Dec. 6. Charles Hermann, 350.00
»» ". S^ N. Nelson, 3,340.00
Dec. 10. H. D. Jenkins, ••• 25.00
Dec. 23. N. J. Ellestad, 60.00
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Gept. 7, 1909.
BREAKING GROUND AT THE NK'J ORHL^L^GS
A large number of friends of the Norwegian Orphanage took advantage of the fine v;eather on Sunday afternoon to witness the breaking of ground for the new buildings which are to be erected this fall for the Norwegian Orphanage, in Edison Park. ^^
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After the singing of a hymn, the president of the Orphanage society read 3 from the Scripture and led in prayer. Then Reverend G. K. Solberg gave a 2 brief address in Norwegian. Another hymn was sung, whereupon Reverend ^
T. Sigmond spoke in English Reverend Sllestad then dedicated the lot....
thrusting the first spade into the ground where the nev; buildings are to be erected.
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vjhich everyone was given an opportunity to join in the ground breaking. Llany of tliose present took pcirt.
E\^erybody v;as enthusiastic about the place as an ideal site for a children's home. Here the children have ar.ple room to play, in; the air is pure; and there v/ill also be opportunity for the children to do farm v/ork, and thus to learn to love an active life.
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COUTRIBUTIC'S TO TII^ ORPHAI^AaE
The building fund for the ^'orv/erian OrphanaiPe is increasing, but more money is needed. Following is a list of contributions to date:
Received, August 25, 1909
Chicago contributions ?5345.73
Other contributions 662.70
Previously received .7,68^.05
Total to date 38,690.51
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NORWEGIAN ORPHANAGE President Ellestad*s Report
On April 27 a special meeting of the Society for a Norwegian Orphanage was held* A CGoimittee of fifteen vvas appointed to determine whether or not the Society should build on its twenty acres in Edison Park, or v^ether it should sell this land and build inside the city limits. Knowing the Society ^ as I do I think that it will unanimously adopt the report of this committee. C
This committee held several meetings at which it discussed the factors in- 2 vestigated, such as food and shelter, education, and the standard of living. ^ Finally the committee concluded that to build in Edison Park would be better in every respect than to build in the city. In view of the fact that con- struction of the building should be finished in time for school this fall, the committee considered how a very up-to-date building might be erected at a minimum cost. The ccramittee thought that the Society should not attempt at present to arrange for more than seventy or eighty children. So far the
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maximiim number of children has been seventy, and experience shows that the Society at present is hardly able to care for more, especially with a deficit of $700 The committee thought that there ought to be no mort- gage on the buildings* A mortgage on a building of any charitable institu- tion is dangerous. Especially is this true with regard to an orphanage that has no definite or permanent income with which to meet its regular expenses. Therefore, the committee dared not to recommend a building that would cost more than the money in the treasury of the Society plus the rental from the Society's property in Irving Park, and plus such amounts as we may reason- ably expect to collect this fall. We hoped that the Society would authorize the board of directors to appoint a suitable person to begin collecting funds.
Finally, the committee recommended that the blueprint be made according to the needs of an orphanage. First, boys and girls should have separate living quarters and. they should meet only at school and during meals. This is the cottage system, which is characterized by a main office building, school
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rooms, dining room, and kitchen* One house should be built for the boys and another for the girls. This plan is now being adopted. It is a good one, and it bas been recornmended by influential men in V/ashington, These men have even suggested that the state legislatures adopt laws making the ^ cottage plan compulsory wherever orphanages are to be built. This plan also ^ peiroits easy extension of the orphanages. New cottages may be added without p change in the old buildings. ^^
After studying and discussing the various plauis presented at several meet- ings, and after securing the advice and an estimate of costs from Architect i Sigvard Sorensen, the committee decided to recommend to the Society the build- ing of one main structure for the orphanage and two cottages, one for boys and one for girls. Architect Sorensen promised to be present and explain the plan in detail. The cost of buildings that would accommodate eighty children and their sui)ervisors and servants should not, according to Archi- tect Sorensen, greatly exceed $16,000.
On the basis of this data the committee recommends to the quarterly meeting
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of the Society: First, that new buildings be erected in Edison Park as soon as possible. Second, that the earlier building plans be discarded^ Third, that the proposed buildings be one main building and two cottages, in accordance with the plan presented by Architect Sorensen.
If the Society adopts these proposals, the building coinmittee, the architect, r;
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It is also recommended that Architect Sorensen and the building committee or SOTie other authorized committee go to Edison Park to detennine the site for
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the new buildings.
The building committee should be directed to begin the work of construction 5 as soon as possible. Speed is required if the buildings are to be ready .-. for occupation before winter ^
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On receipt of the President's report the quarterly meeting of the Society resolved unanimously: First, that the new buildings for the orphanage be erected in Edison Park as proposed in the Report. Second, that plans to build according to resolutions adopted at a previous meeting be rescinded. D^ (This earlier plan specified a building to cost $30,000 and to be large enough to house 150 children.) Third, that the new orphanage buildings be constructed in accordance with the cottage plan. Fourth, that the building ccmmittee, the board of directors, the matron of the Orphanage, and Archi- tect Sorensen have full authority to modify or change the details of the plan and to start the work of construction as early as possible. After the plan has been finally adopted it is to be described fully in the Ska nd ina ven .
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It vjas decided that the buildings be made of brick. The architect's plans were for frame buildings. At the meeting frame buildings were thought to be more costly in the end.
Mr. Anton Pedersen was elected nev; member of the building committee. Then
the board of directors v/as authorized to appoint a man to collect funds
next fall, during the construction of the buildings. Ilius the possibility
of having the new buildings erected and paid for before winter, is very
great. Thirty new members were received into the Society. The meeting £
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resolutions or decisions were unanimously made. Everybody seemed animated
by the great idea and noble purpose of providing, for the children of the
Society's orphanage, an up-to-date home in Edison Park, and of having this
task accomplished as soon as possible
''The Lord our God will stand by and make our efforts succeed," said Presi- dent C. F. Ellestad.
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The school quastion v/avS settled v;ith an arran:;:e"i3nt for the arpointaent of tv/o teachers at the orphanace. This ..rr -nje..ient rjill entail an extra expense of about .six hundred doll-i.rs per ye- r. In 32:ite cf this, it v/as calculated thut it v/ill be less costl^- to naintain the institution outside the city lir.iits than inside the city limits. T:.rou3h the private school arr< .n-e..ient th^re v/ill also
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Hdison Pari: in spite of th-: school ccnditiors tiiere. The old building plan v/as ^ discarded and the no re up-to-datj cottac- plan 'J-^^z adopted. yin..iry it v;as de- cided not to move faster th r: the neans in si.::2it por::itted. Consequently the nev; orphana:je v;ill have to st-.rt v;ith rcori enou:>i for only ei^^lity children.
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be oiyportuniu"^ :'or bettor instr^icticn in ror.70':ian unci in roli^ion. Tlia^e branches ..'ill probably bo listed -non:; tlio ra^^ular courses •
Th.e nGX7 orphanjL,-:o v;ill be constructed in accord -.nee vitli the cotta,:e plan. By adopting this plan sever'.Al advint-i^-^e;! ;/ill bo :^iinad. 7irst of all, it v/ill be easier to enlar-e tho orT>h-.ina:j;e as need renuiros and as finances oer- ^ mit. Second, it nahes the or^^hanarje s-.if'jr for the children in Case of fire. rj Third, it r^ihes it nossibl: to hee"'^ bovs :;nd lirls better S3"re^*ated. -jj
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The reports frora the financial secretary and the treasurer shoxved that the Society had received and expended during the past three iionths .;j:l,038.08 for current expenses.
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TIS NORTiSGIAI^ 0R?E.^IaG3
by K. J. Ellestad, President
At its meeting last r^onday evening the board of directors of tlie lloi^vogian Lutheran Orphanage Society found it necessar^^ to receive five nore children at our Orphanage. The Orphanage fajnily is increasing; v;e simply could not refuse these children admission. The building v/ill be crov/ded, but the matron promised to find space for them some v;ay or other.
7/e have about seventy children at the Orphanage na/, and they :aust be cared for. LIuch food, clothing, fuel, and other necessities must be secured. Do not let us forget the children under our charge.
Then there is the question of a new building. As soon as our building fund
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reaches ^^,000 we will be able to start building. Mr. Oscar IIaugan,of the State Bank of Chicago, v/ill be glad to accept dojiations to the fund v/hether such donations are largo or sraall. Step in at tho bank v;hen you are in the vicinity. I.:r. Haugan will be glad to ..eet you. I have noticed that many people are visitii^ that bank.
You have probably considered donating to the llorwegian Orphanage for its new building. Perhaps ^rou are waiting for someone to cone to ask you for a dona- tion« Do not wait any longer. There is no time for waiting. Go at once to T'P. Ilaugan and give him the amount you can spare. If you can afford it, give much; if your ability to give is limited, give what you can, but give, and give at once.
How we would Vi/ish to be able to announce soon to the friends of this our home for children that v/e are ready to break the ground at Edison Park for the new Kon*;egian Orphanage in Chicago.
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Tlie ITorv/erian Crphana'e Society held a i'estival last ounday arternoon at the ;^ion Lutheran Church. Tlie festival vr.o vgi^^ :;el''. nttonded although the day v.'as very cold and stom:;;.'. '^lie original intention iras to have the Cjiildren of the Orphanar© present, but the superintendent muld not risk the exposure to the i.'eatiicr of any but the strongest, so that only a few of the older cJiildren v;ere present at the Church.
Tlie festival v^as opened v;ith prayer and scripture reading by Reverend G. L. Jothen, ninister at the Ilau::e Luth-ran Church. dcve::oiid C. 11. c^olberc v:elconed the people and r;ave a brief account of the reason for the festival.
•'iTie h'or\:er;'ian Kinc and .^oioen had presented the Orphanar.s v;ith a picture of
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thei.iselves, and today this picture \?u^ to be placed in the hands O'fi the directors of the CiT)hanar*e bv Consul 1. H, Gade, re"ore- sentinf-* the royal couple • xhe spe^:l:cr also referred to the occq- sion for tlie ;^ift by the Linr and ..ucen. Durin:* his recent visit to Ilon-ay, Attornoy Claf l\ay liad obtained audience v;ith the Kin^. and had told the lat- ter of the benevolent institutions or"anizod by tho iIor.:e:'^'ian-/u?^cricans in Ghicar:o — the Grohana'^e and the Iloue for the --red. I.e also nentioned that he, the speaker, on "lis visit to ITor. ay had spoken to secretarj^ Gronvold about the ne.ttor; the Ilin-:: v/as not present in the Ilonjorian capital at the tine. T3oth he, the speaker, and .:ttornoy T^ay had er.rphasized that the nost desirable ^:ift fron tho Ilinr -.-ouid be a token of renenbrvance, to be kept by the institution, 'flie beautiful sir'ned pen sketches of the ICinc and the :>5ieen arrived in ti::ie for the baza.ar hold recently, but had been dela27'ed \y<r the custons house inspection. Consul Gade I'.ad succeeded, hoTvever, in rettinc the icturc throuf^ii the custoLis liouse free of duty.
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"This day, ot. Valentine's Day, as \je all loiov;, is a children's da^'- in ijnerica. On that day it is the custom tliat the children give and receive presents. I'he Liost beautiful present that the children of the lTor;;ecian Orphanar-:e are receivin;; today is from the Norjecian royal couple — the auto- graphed pictures of King haa!:on and Qiieen I.laud.
"This is a c^i't Vvhich not only uill please the children today; it 7n.ll also brin^ pleasure and encoura^enont in the future, because it is an assurance that the Ilon/efaan royal couple is ar:K)ng the iiany interested and rood friends of the Crphanaf:"e. Fond of children as Ivin*:. Haakon and „ueen iJaud are, they have rejoiced in hearinr: of this hone which so far has solved its task in such a brilliant i-ianncr; that today, in spite of reverses and accidents, it is firnly placed on solid .-round, the finest rienorial to the love and care
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"A couple of ■ eeks, a^o the Hone for the .red received a sii.iilar cift accom- panied by a nessa^'e from the llor.resian Kinr* and jieen. Ar:ain, today, I have a message from the ro3'al couple, this tine to the IIor:.e{:is.n children of Ghi- caco# l"he portraits are to roiiind the children of their IIon;ecian descent; of the fact that their ancestors v/ere ITor-'ecians,
"lilvon thourJi the children have nevor seen IIor;;ay, they should not ferret that ITor'.-.^y io the land of their forefathers; that once upon a time it V7as the land of their father and mother; that for these reasons they themselves are bound to that countr^^ v/ith a multitude of tijs. Tlie children have Ilor- uegian blood in their veins; they have Ilor^. ocian characteristics in their nature, characteristics 7;ith v;hich they v/iU never be able to i^.rt — or 7/ish to part — hov/evor coed and loyal .Jierican citizens ther/ m^iy become, because
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the -Tor efian inherit '.nee '.-it: an thon i:i about the noblest tliey pes e33. hoi* 3^'i:.nr3 :^.re ::olco::jd in :: rica ju^t hocaune the*'" ar( coriGiclorjd in "^^os::cG3icn of national ch' .r'.ctoristics ::b.icb :.nhe
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In til so traits horaav has on^^oaa h..r childron V7ith a -;oalth
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IV nust learn of the G^eat feats of Hansen and aVmundsen.
•'Jven thounh the IIoiTt'/ecian child in ^'onerica never has a chance to cone to Uor./ay, the country x/here his father and mother played when they were children, he uust, at loaet in spirit, see the iiacpiif icent nature of the countr^^"; the mountains v/ith their snow-capped tops; the boiling v/aterfalls do;\ai tho riountain sides; the dark, evergreen forests; the brignt, smiling, birch-clad hillsides — all of this so very different from the level prairie- land tliat v.-e inhabit here.
^'The Hon/ogian child in .-inerica must also learn of the inhabitants of fable- land in ITorway, the Trolls, the Kulder, the Draugen, the Hokken, the Ilissen — by all Lieans they must come to love the ancient pleasant ChristLiaE, Ilissen.
"But above all of this, the Ilonvegian child in iur.erica must be tauglit the
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rolivi'ion of their fathers; he must cone to Imovj and love the God wiio lias aided IJor-/^y in days of danger; v/ho h.as helped father and nothor; v/ho v;ill lead on^/ard the child, too, when in Q-enuine faith and confidence he turns to Hin.**
It. Fredriksen r;ave a tenor solo, vath piano accoupaniment. Attorney Ray gave a speech concerning his audience with the Nor\7ecian King on the occa- sion of the coronation.
The president of the Orphanaf,^e, Reverend Jllestad, on hehalf of the Orphanage society, expressed appreciation for the royal ^ift.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , Jan. 22, 1909
NOHW^lPrlAN
NORWEGIAN ORPHANAGE SOCIETY
Annual Meeting — Elections, Etc. ^
The Norwegian Orphanage Society, in its annual meeting, elected a new board .^
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A motion by the board of directors that the Society should refuse any money which might have been donated to the orphanage in the will of VIts. Gunness was unan- imously adopted. The retiring financial secretary.... gave the follov;ing interest- ing summary of the finances of the Orphanage since 1900:
Payments to the matron for the care of children to be kept at the Orphanage
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amounted to .^15,603.75; contributions from rural districts totaled ^4,618.95; Cliicagoans contributed $42,143,33; a total income of 562,366,04,
The board of directors was instructed to take under consideration the matter referred to in the report of the retiring president— to secure for the Orphan- age a larger dependable annual income by Inducing as many of the friends of the institution as possible to subscribe one dollar annually toward the maintenance of the Orphanage, The board of directors was requested to develop a workable plan for the attainment of this dependable income, and to report on the matter to the cominc quarterly meeting.
It was resolved that the president of the Society call an extra meeting as soon as the required ten thousand dollars has been collected for the building fund.
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Skandinaven (Daily iCdition) , Jan. 2£, 1909.
NORVEGIAI^ EOimH Fn^II^'G SOGLiTY Annual Meeting
The Norwegian Home i'inding Society held its annual meeting at St. John^s Norwegian Lutheran Church last Wednesday evening. About sixty members v/ere present. The meeting was opened with prayer by Reverend Bergesen.
The president gave his report as roilows:
There have been thirty-three children at the Society* s home; nine have been placed in homes; seven had been accepted at the Hojue temporarily because their parents were ill; nineteen are still at the Home. Of these, ten will be placed in homes as soon as papers can be put in order.
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Skandlnaven (Daily iJdition; , Jan* 22, 1909,
There are invariably more offers of homes than there are children to place; it is therefore easy to find good hones for the little ones. In regard to several of those who have offered their homes to children, with right of full inheritance, the ministers to whose congregations they belong state that these people who want children are Christians, kind, and well off, even rich — childless people who are missing the joy of having children in their homes*
It is desirable that more members be won for the Home rinding Society so that it may not be necessary to hold bazaars, etc* , in the future. The Society is the only one among Norwegians — perhaps among Scandinavians — with the purpose of placing orphans in private homes. This method is recommended by Presiaent Roosevelt as the best solution of the problem of the orphans.
The membership has been nearly doubled during the year. New members have joined both from Chicago and from the country. The annual report for this
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year will be orintuu.
l»ir, Peter Johnson stated that the lar^'^e accession of nevi menbers from the Church of Our Savior (Lutheran J chiefly is due to the branch v/hich j .embers of the Society, beloncj;ino ■ Iso to that church, have organized. The Hoice Findin,^ Society decided to form branches in all the con^^regations which have meinbers who belong to the Society •
The treasurer's report shov;ed that current expenses at the Iloine were as follov/s:
Household expenses sJ538*81
Heat and light 157,90
Reparations, furnishings, taxes 584.98
Interest 134.58
;/ages 2V9.58
Other expenses 90.74
The income was Hf^2,642.21
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NORVffiGIAIs^ ORPHAl^^AGE SOCISTY V^ ' ' '
' Annual Meetin^^ — Treasurer's ReDort
Receipts
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January 1, 1908, cash balance • ^1,720.65
Received from Secretary, December 31 • 8,465,50
$10,184.15
Disbursements
Total disbursements during: year ;rt>9, 111.51
Cash balance, January 1, 1909 1,072.64
^10,184.15
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1909*
NOKVEGIAN ORPHAITAGE SOCIETY Annual Meeting— Secretary's Report
The board of directors has held twelve regular meetings and four special meetings during the year. Four meetings of the Society have been held — the annual meeting and three quarterly meetings* lliirty-four new members have been received. According to the list of members given me at the beginning of the year the membership now should reach 391. This figure is not quite trustworthy, however. According to the rules of the constitution the financial secretary controls the status of membership.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1909.
NORl'/EGIAN CRPH;JIAGE SOCIL^iY Annual Leeting — Report by Financial Committee
During the year the financial committee has sent out a large number of subscription-books to people in Chicago and in the Norwegian Lutheran congregations about the country. The treasurer reports that only a few of these have been returned to him in spite of repeated requests in writing and in the papers to the holders of the books.
The financial committee has also sent out 10,000 copies of the first issue of Orphans* Friend for free distribution in churches and societies.
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ITORVfflaL\IT OIliPHAIfAa]]] socirrr/" Annual Meeting — iteport from ii'inancial Secretary'-
Income
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Gasli donations to secretar:^ and matron froin
people in Chicago
Donations from outside Chicago
Cash from parents paying for children's keep
Gash total from bazaar, 1908
Insurance from fire, 1907
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Seventeenth of Llay songs, 1907
Lawn party at the Orphanage, 1908
Picnic tickets, 1908
254.00
1,855.56
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1,767.35
2,332.40
1,000.00
156.00
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101.60
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!.:r. S. Olsen's will, by Rev. C.K. Jolberr, ^p 55.51 \^r^^
j^'rom kartin -.rnesen for children ut orphanage 55 . 54 '^--
Total received, December 51, 1903... • vp 8,465.51
Total paid to treasurer in l^JOti vci,465.51.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1909.
NORWEGIAi>i 0RPHA1>IAGE SOCIETY- ,' ^^
Annual Meeting — Report from Building Committee -> f1.t.H. a
The building committee. .. .met at the home of Reverend Harrisville on February 10, 1900, for organization.. . .At the meeting plans were presented, drawn by various architects, and after the committee had studied the plans, the one submitted by Architect Sorensen was accepted as the most practical and as the one that would most nearly meet the requirements. The secretary was requested to have the architect make certain changes in the plans and supply specifications so that bids could be obtained from builders.
On April 2, there was a joint meeting of the finance committee and the building committee at the home of Vr. 0. H. Haugan. Ten of the committee members were present together with llr. H. A. Haugan and the architect.
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Charles Sorensen. Estimates were presented for a building in accordance with Mr. Sorensen 's plans, to cost betv/een $32,000 and ^35,000. After considerable discussion it was unanimously decided to recommend to the Orphanage Society to erect new buildings in conformity with the plans with such minor changes as the Society might find desirable, and that the work of construction should not be started until $10,000 had been secured for the building fund. These plans and proposals were placed before the Society at the quarterly meeting in April. .. .They were unanimously adopted with the reservation that the upper story was not to be finished until the nuraber of children at the Orphanage should make it necessary.
The building committee again met on April 27, at the home of L'r* Sorensen. All the members were present. The vacancy caused by the death of the chairman, Mr. S. T. Gundersen, was filled when the president of the Society named Vr. C. L. Ibsen as chairman. Mr. Ibsen was unanimously chosen chairman of the coirmiittee. The architect's plans were studied in detail and a few changes and iirtprovements proposed. It was also decided to invite
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the ladies who were members of the board of directors to meet at the office of the architect to inspect the plans.
Since that date the committee has not met since the financial committee has not reported having secured the required .$10,000. The plans, however, are perfected so that bids may be had and work started at a month's notice. Since prices of material and work vary it would be of no use to ask for bids until such time as it had been made certain that the v/ork could be started; the contractors are unv/illing zo make bids to be in effect far into the future. The plans are placed before the annual meeting for inspection.
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THE NOaraGIAlI OHPHAI^IAGE /-^ ^v
Under the constitution of the Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage Society, the\/\. ^ nominating cownittee must publish its report in Skandinaven at least two *-— ^^ weeks before the annual meeting.
The annual meeting is to be held on V/ednesday, January 20, this year..,. Under the constitution, the committee is to place before tlia members twice as many candidates as there are directors to be elected. The members will choose one from every pair placed on the list.
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To date a total of $11,332.52 has been contributed to the building fund of the Norwegian Orphanage. This is not quite half of the money necessary. The treasurer for the finance ccmmittee, !v2r. Oscar II. Ilaugan, feels that the money should come in much faster. The building is to be erected this spring.
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SOCIETIES PLAN CONCERT TO iilD CHILDRENS HOME
A benefit concert for the Norwegian Children's Home Society of Chicago, will be given at Orchestra Hall Wednesday ni^t, April 8, by the United Norwegian Societies, under the auspices of the Norwegian National League and the Norwegian Singers League •
Proceeds from the concert will be appliedto the building fund of new Norwegian Orphans Hall, to be erected on a tract of about 20 acres at Edison Park just outside the city limits. The need of the fund is great, as the present home on Irving Park Blvd., was diminished in capacity by one-third through the rebuilding made necessary by fire. It is hoped to erect the new building this summer, so that it can be occupied in the autumn^
The Norwegian Childrens Home Society of Chicago was organized in 1896, and shortly afterward was able to move the children under its care into its own home. A large
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debt has rested for several years on the home, which has been occupied to its fullest capacity by poor, neglected little ones gathered from the city and suburbs* It soon became apparent that the capacity of the home was inadequate and the Edison Park site was purchased through a legacy received from the last George Bessen. The debt has been paid off, but there is not enough money on hand to build adequately •
It is estimated that the new building cost $25,000.00 and it has been planned to accomodate 150 children* For the last three years the income of the hcxne has been entirely from voluntary subscriptions©
Though conducted in a christian spirit the Norwegian Children's Home does not belong to any particular church* It is a national and non-sectarian charity* Any man or woman may become a member of the society by accepting its constitution and by-laws and paying annual dues*
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The program of the benefit concert will include orchestra numbers, chorus singing under the direction of Smil Biorn, Gust Carlson, John D. Swendson and Alfred Paulsen, a prologue written by Dr* Olav Rohmer and delivered by Arthur Thallough, a violin solo by P. Marinus Paulsen, piano solos by liiss A..R. Walden, a baritone solo by P. Ericksen, a soprana solo by lime. G. Nelson, a baritone solo by Gustaf Holmquist, reading by Miss Ethel C. Olsen, a soprano solo by Miss E^ Olsen and organ solos by V/illiam Middelschulte^
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The iror-.'/e.^ian 3incers' League v;ill onts-^tain tho residents of the Children's Home toiiorrow afternoon at 5:60 in Biorr-vin*s ::all* The singers, as v/ell as their woiien coiapanions are requested to bo pres3nt. ThD children v/ill receive :^ifts and there v;ill be plenty to eat*
:;e are inforned that the 3in;3er3 ar'^ -)lannin'^ a benefit concert for the Children's Home, to be '-^-iven in the Aulitorium or some other larf';e dovmto?m hall.
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Skandinavan, Aug. 27, 1907»
HCME FINDING SOCIETY DEDICATED
Home Finding Society dedicated its new home in living Parky last Sunday afternoon. The day was exceptionally beautiful, and several hundred people were present • The home was decorated with American-Norwegian and Danish ^ flags* The Reverend J. A. Holdstad spoke of the objective of the society in founding the home. It was an expression of neighborly love. The children who have no parents or who have been neglected are in the saias position as the man told of in the bible who had fallen among robbers. The home is to become an aslyum for such unfortunate ones.
The Receiving Home is located on Byron Steet two blocks West of Milwaukee Avenue, and two blocks South of Irving Park Boulevard. It is a fine two story frame house with four large rooms down-stairs, and five rooms up- stairs. The attic is Inrge, having space for two rooms. The grounds
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consist of two lots making a fine lawn with several big trees*
The Finding Hocne applies modern principles of caring for unfortunate children. The old way was to gather the children in orphanages, and care for them there* The modern way is to find kindhearted people who are willing adopt the children and bring them up as their own* This new method has several advantages over the old one* It is better for the children to be brought up in private homes than in institutions* In addition, this method makes it possible to take care of a far larger number of children* The Home Finding Society started as a branch of the German •• Kinder f round" (friend of children) in Peoria* The children were temporarily placed either in Peoria or in the Lutheran Orphanage in Stoughton, Wisconsin until homes could be found for them. Since the society has become known and has gained the confidence of the Juvenile Court, so many children were given into the society's care that it became difficult to find places for them, and the officials of the society began to realize that it was
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necessary to get a Receiving Home in Chicago. It was resolved to discontinue the connection with the German •*Kinderf round '• and form an independent corporation* The necessary steps were taken, and the society is now able to continue its work under better conditions and with bright outlook.
During the past year and a half, the society has cared for about seventy-five children, a very large number considering the means at the society's disposal. It is an undertaking everybody should rejoice in, and which all Scandinavians might well help supporting.
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The Norwegian Children's Home receive'^ nearly $150 of the proceeds of the aldermen* s baseball game tii^o weeks ago.
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Skancii aven, Sept. 1, 1904, JfMCA TO VISIT CHILDREN'S HOliffi/
Th3 Scandinavian Children's Ho^e v/ill be visited by the Young -len'f Christian -psociation at 317 ./. Erie St,, next Sunda^' ^t 8 P. !• A •';ood pro.^raTi vdll be [^iven and evervbodv is welcome. .
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/asks aid for children's HOJffi/ Rev. L, Harrisville, a Ilor^.ve-ian pastor, asks the public to help the Norv/e^ian Children's Mo:ne v;]'iich takes care of seventy children, but of these only four are paid for by their parents. !any parents can not pay for their children at this home, and some will not pay* The coal bill fro'T lart vanter has rot been paid and the ^;;;rocery bill for the month of June is not paid yet. All children are treated alike v;h ether their Darents pay or not.
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Skandinaven^ June 24, 1903.
/CHILDREN'S HOME GETS FINE GIFT/
The Moi^/egiPTj Lutheran '"hildren's Home wi? presented with a library of one-hundred very v/ell chosen .English volumes by the Friday Club. Pastor Harrisville thanked the club in behalf of the home.
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^ttendtmcu Larc© Throughout the .,eek/
On oaturday evening: the buzu r of the V.ovv ezi'^^n Crph::.naGe society at .dcker Park Hall came to an end. heverend Torrersen vas the speaker of the evening;, 'ilie ar^tendance v;as lar e on Saturday as it had been throughout the v.eek.
The income fron the bazaar has been more th-jii vl|000 during: the v.eek, and there are yet a number of articles to be .old. -ince all the articles on sale at the bazaar had been donated, the expoises were insirjiificant , and most of the in- come is net. There are still a few bills thft have not been received, but the belief is that thv total expenses vill not exc.eed ,;100.
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Skand inaven (Daily Edition), Oct* 31, 1901.
BAZAAJ^ OF THli: NOR;y'Er;iAN ORPiiAI^^AGi: SOCISTY The Attendance is Good
The bazaar of the Norwegian Orphanage Society at .Vicker Park Hall was very well attended on Tuesday evening. Among the many articles donated to the bazaar may be mentioned a landscape painting by Svend Svensen, tax assessed for $100. There are also a mass of homecraft articles including such things as carpets, dolls, cushions, etc.
The Trinity Branch was in charge of the bazaar on Tuesday and Reverend H. A. Hansen delivered an address. A double quartet sang several numbers.
On Wednesday the Bethlehem Branch had char.-e and Reverend G. T. Rygh delivered the address. The attendance was lar^e, and the ladies of the Branch did
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excellent business in selling articles and in serving lunch in the lining hall.
I'he bazaar will end on Saturday evening.
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TIE ORPHAMGS BAZAAR
The bazaar of the Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage Society opened yesterday at Harmony Hall. The attendance was very gratifying. As early as eight o* clock in the evening the crowd was so large that one had to move with caution, and an hour later it was difficult to make one's v^ay from one end of the Hall to the other. The Hall is attractively decorated with bunting and plants.
A mass of beautiful and useful articles are arranged in booths and upon tables in a manner to add elements both of good taste and of businesslike appearance .
lUr. Adolph Larsen opened the program v/ith a most appropriate speech and Miss Agnes Anderson gave a reading which evoked great applause.
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Lxinch service was supplied by the Ladies* Aid Society of the Bethel Church, and the ladies did a great business. Tonight the Ladies* Aid Society of the Bethlehem Church will act as host both at the program and in the lunch department. This fact guarantees a good attendance.
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The ::orY;ecian Lutheran Orphanage Jociety held its annual meeting at Bethany Church last ..ednesday evening;. The meeting v/as v/ell attended although i.iany had sent excuses, since they were busy at the bazaar for the Kome for the Aged.
The meeting: opened ivith the sin-inf;^ of a hy-in, after v;hich .Reverend bispeseth read a "lortion of the tv/enty-fifth char)ter of the Gospel accord in,i to Llatthev;. The ^resident, Reverend 0. T. Ryglj,, presided at the meetinr;* 'The secretary, Reverend Paulstud, read the minutes of the last i.aeetin,::. The president presented the follovjin," annual rer-ort:
'^Cnce more a yeur has elapsed and G-od has held His shielding hand over our orDhana,'^,e. .^'ith the excerption of colds and children's diseases there has
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been onlv one case of serious illness at the Hone, ani there have been no deaths among the children or the personnel. Tror. dav to day, throiirh the acts of benevolent people, God has proviiei sufficient food and clothing and other teriooral necessities. As for things of the spirit, there has been no lacl: of the presentation of the v/ord of God for * instruction, Tor conviction, for correction, and for chastising for righteousness*. ^Phe children are brou^;ht together rriorning and night for prayer under the leader- ship of the niatron. During the school terr. most of the children attend the DvLYinins, School, and during; the ^u^Tiner a religious school and a Sunday School is conducted at the orphanage. It v;as found necessary to send tv/o boys away frjn the orohanage, since they were umvilling to abide by the school discipline.
^On the !n:>rning of August 6, a fire caused some damage, fully covered, however, by insurance, .^i'.^n thanl<:s to God v;e are able to announce that neither children
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nor personnel v;ere hurt. At present there are fifty-four children at the orphanage, all of Lheifi healthy in^ strong:.
'♦.'n:ien the ^resident of the Society, Reverend John r.etland, resigned in June, as he was leaving for Kinsas, Reverend ilspeseth was elected president for the remainder of the term.
"The following recommendations are submitted:
"1. The committee appointed by the Society at its last annual meeting for the purpose of develooing and preseritin^^ proposals for chcjnge:? in the constitution of the Societv is now reidv to rer)ort. In particular, I recoiTimend that the Society amend the constitution to the end that every member of the Society must also be a member of a Lutheran congregation. It would be desirable if the Society also adopted article nine, paragraoh one of the committee report
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requirin:; that at least two thirds of the board of directors be menbers of congre Rations comected with the United Lutheran Church in rjnerica. In order to safe^^^uard a/^ainst the DO^sitility of the orphanage*s passing: into strange hands; to orevent nossible bicker in;:s and division in the boari of directors as v/ell as in the Society itself; to saferuard against the subversion of the Lutheran principles u^on .vhich the orphana^73 is ^^ounded; finally, to gain security as far as the maintenance of the orphanage in the future is concerned, I consider it absolutely nec:^3sar^/ that the mem ^ers of the Society also be members of Lutheran congregations.
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''3. Next it is recommended that the Society at once be^in the work of r^uttinf^ a concrete foundation underneath the orphanage baildin:, with a cement floor in the basement, and that the best tvoe of drai la^e and bathrooms be installed.
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Cleanliness and fresh air are the very first reauireinents for the health of the children.
"4. A resident physician ou>?iit to be ap:)ointed. Preferably, he ought to be a member of the board of directors.
'^Thanking the -nany from far ani ne ir who have made sil'ts in money or in kind durin;^ the past year, but, above all, thanking our Heavenly Father for all good thinrrs, v;e conclude the present year. The great ITriend of the Children, Our Lord Jesus Christ, will be with us in ..he new year, and by His mercy He will awaken desire in m-iny to assist in the beautiful work of takin*? care of the little, neglected children, ^rivin^-^: them v^iat they need for hody and soul. Let us not prow weary of doin.^ good.**
The rer>ort was accented, and it was resolved to t-^ke it up for detailed study and consideration late:" on. llie secretary then read the followim- report;-:"
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"Onc9 iTiore the Orphanage Jociety 'as seen a year pass by. :ie have every reason t) say tiiat God has helped us un to this v^ry day. At the beginning of the year it looked as if the iocietv had difficult ti^nes ahead, and there is no use deayin^;- that the board of directors hal a difficult task oa hand at the ti e. It v;ould be laost desirable that the Society'- and, especially, the board of directors be spared froi.i such experiences in the future.
**Tlie orohana.c^e has won many .^ood friends of late, and we have ^ood reason to believe that riore v. ill be added. Tlie Society has held six meetings during the year; the board of directors, sixteen.
^tx nuifiber of re;Dairs have been completed at the orphanage, and inaiiy laore should be undertakeii. ..e are hO'/'inK that f-eierous hearts may open for this i:reat cause so that th^ orphanage mar thrive and solve its problems.
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"Forty-one nev; meinbers have joined our oociety this year; two neinbers died durin,'-, the year. At present there are fifty-four children at the ornhana^^e."
The secretary could not .jive a complete financial report since considerable aTiOunts durin.';; the early part of the year v;ent directly to the treasurer. According- to the books of the secretary, the Jocietv^s finances are as follovjs:
IncoTie .)2,477.99
Expenses ;>2,789.Va
The treasurer of the 3ociety, I'x. I'aakon Thompson, inforined the annual meeting that his accounts had been sent to the revisions coi;miittee and that this corjaittee had not yet finished its v/ork .;ith the books. Offhand he could
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merely report t' at after all bills up to October 1 had been paid, there was sixty-four dollars in the treasury.
The followin^j is fro.a the report of I.iiss Annie Abrahamsen, superintendent of the orphanag
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On January 1, 1900, where were thirty-one children at the orphanage. During the year, thirty-eipht have been accepted of ages from two cind one-half years to fourteen yer^rs. T'.venty of these children were "nonpaying''; two of the other childr«-m were bein.^r cared for at half tlie usual fee, while the full fee v;as bein^. paid for the care of the rest.
Thirty-eight of the children are :oinv" to the public school at Donning. Eighteen children have been reclai;!ied by their parents. Seven children had been placed in the oriohanage as te^ni)orary •:-uests.
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There has been very little illness dt the orphanage and no deaths durinf; the past year#
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THE i>iORV/EGlAli ORPIIAInIAGE
The Norv/egian Society for the Orphanage held its quarterly meeting last Monday evening at Zion Norwegian Lutheran Church* ihe meeting was opened with prayer and scripture reading by Reverend George Rygh*
llTS. Ivlichalsen of the visiting committee, reported that there are now fifty-two children at the Home; that all of these are healthy except a little girl who has had to stay in bed a few days.
One woman applied for admittance to the Home for a child under two years of age* Since a baby of less than two years requires the full attention of one person, it was arranged to hire the child's mother as a cook at the Home, while she at the same time takes care of her child.
Reverend Rygh supplemented the report by inforirang the members that two boys had been sent away from the Home for good and sufficient reasons •
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , Oct. 10, 1900.
Thirteen new members wei'e received. The meeting vras concluded with singing and prayer.
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rinde ladies' Aid Societv ^>ives Concert rcr Orphana'^e
The I.inde Ladies' Aid 'Society arran-ec for a concert at Vicker lark rail last ::aturdav evenin-, the -^rcceeds to 'o to the :'o:??/e^''ian OrT:hana,^-e. In s-pite or the or;prer^sive heat durin-- the day, and the rain duriri-- the even- in'" rore than five hundred ^eo^vle cv.^.e z,o en;'o:' the concert, filiin'^ the
hall to ca-^acltv.
I.'iss Lulu Lund
The aro^^rar: con5iisted of ^-In in • -.md insbriraental 'aisic, san^- t:vo sorTano solos r:Ost beautifull^^ and nhe :':as vi^*orously ap-^Dlauded. IrXB. .jitoaie Lever accor.panied her at the piano. I Jr. .;. Thur 'aave a violin solo, "*':'ieldreslaat" {^airr Pance), by Tniel^nann, receiving v:ell-deserved
analause. There v:ere several otiier ^aisical nu: doers ^resented.
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children; then referring tn the I'.inde 3ocietv, v/hicn has existed for nine years, t":io spe-i-'er ]^ointed nut that t-^ere lias been, on the avera':e, only one death per year. T>ie sr^ealrer further dv/elt on the r/'ood vjorh acconplished by the jor.ve^ian Orphana;*e and the har^py v/ay in v.d.icl: the su-nerintendent, I'iss .ihraharisen, has conducted the v;orh. Tiie educational v/orh v;as considered especially praisev/orth:-' b:'- the s^ea-^er. The earliest instruction — the educa- tion the child receives before liis tenth birthday — has proven, accordin-^ to the speaker, to be fundai:ental to the child *s developinent,
''Jhe sneaker concluded b^'' v;ishin^- the Ornhana'-e ever^: r>os3ible success in the
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After the concert, refreshrients v/ere served to all those present.
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NOR-VEGIAN ORPHANAGE SOCIAL
The ladies of the Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage Society gave a successful social at Erie Chapel last 'Hiursday evening, in the interest of the Home. About one thousand people were present — as many as the chapel could hold, and the social was a success in every way.
The president of the Society, Reverend George T. Rygh, opened the social with a speech, warmly thanking those present for their interest in the Orphanage and urged all to continue their support of this noble institution.
Fredrick J. Luedje's piano solo, '*La Source Limpido," was excellently executed and won much applause, as did also Master 7/ilson Reed*s singing. Miss Carrie Johnson evoked great merriment xvith her recitation, **The Village Gossip,** and Mr. Arthur Peterson's mandolin solo -ivas a great success. Following this, Hiss Lena Lilja semg Gray's **Dream of Paradise,** and then came the crovming nimber of the evening, Mr. W. C. Thorp's moving pictures and scenes from Norway.
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This excellent collection of pictures with views from mountain top and from fiord, and comic incidents from all parts of the world, holds the audience in constant balance between sentiment bordering on nostalgia on one hand, and bursts of laughter on the other, and on this occasion as at the time of the Seventeenth of I.Iay festival, it v;as quite evident that the public was in no wise tired of the exhibition, but would have liked to have it continued. Mr. 0. A. Thorp recited Ibsen's "Terje Viken" in a manner suited to the theme, and the piano duet played by ilisses Julietta Bredohall and llabelle Peterson was strongly applauded. The program concluded with a song by Master Wilson Reed, after which refreshments were served. Llany in the audience expressed their delight with the program and the social as a whole.
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The Nor.vegian Orphanage Society held its regular monthly nieeting last Honday even- ing at the Imrrianuel Church. The president, Reverend George T, Hejgh, presided.
Treasurer Haakon Thompson made the following report for the month of July:
Income during the month • ig329o66
Cash in the treasury, from previous month 5,44
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Total expenses during the month 279.18
Cash in the treasury ^ 55.92
Mr. R. 0. Jorstad, No. 10 Market Circle, Pullman, had sent the orphanage one hun- dred dollars, v/hich was gratefully received, and the secretary. Reverend Paulsrud, was authorized personally to bring ¥x. Jorstad the thanks of the or-Dhanage. The donor has been ill for a protracted period and is still in a precarious health con- dition.
Skandinaven (Daily :£dition), July 11, 1900.
The coiimiittee for the ice-cream social to be held on Thursday'-, July 19, at the lilrie Chapel, corner of hlrie and Ada streets, reported that the sale of tickets v;as progressing excellently
The monthly meeting was not as well attended as had buon expected, and it v/as resolved to announce the next meeting by means of postal cards.
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Skandinaven (Daily -Edition;, June 12, 1900.
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The Norv;egian Orphanage Society net last Monday evening at Bethel Church on Humboldt Street. A considerable nuiaber of new raembers were received into the Society.
The treasurer, !^. Haakon Thompson, informed the Society that at least |250 must be raised over and above the regular income to meet the expenses at the Home during the coming two or three months One of the ladies present sug- gested an ice-cream social as the means of raising the money. She suggested that the Society secure a hall to seat one thousand people; arrange an excel- lent program for v/hich the participants will donate their services; sell 1,000 tickets at tv/enty-five cents each and let each member undertake to sell five tickets. The income of the social v;ould then be '^SSO.
The plan seemed practical and the motion was adopted unanimously. A committee of seven was elected to see to the execution of the program. The time and place will be announced later.
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noh;vegiait LUTtrsRi\ii ORPiLu;iAaE: society holds donation paoty
The Norwecian Lutheran Orphanaf^e Society gave a Donation Party on Saturday at the Home, on Irving Park Boulevard, During the afternoon a number of gifts were received in the forrn of groceries, clothes, beds, and cash to the amount of more than one hundred dollars. The Ladies Aid Society Verdandi served coffee and cake at the lov; price of ten cents, and the customers were many. Llany of the visitors to the Home brought flov;ers for decorative purposes.
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Three children belonging to Jens and Lina Nelson were received at the Orphanage or Home last week. The president, Reverend J. Hetland, took the occasion to have the children baptized, something v/hich the parents had not done. The children received the names of Clara, I.fcrrtle, and Leroy...*.
A trip by streetcar out to the Home, to v/atch these many well-behaved children,
is a pleasant diversion after the daily duties. The Liother of the Home,
Miss Abrahamsen, is glad to have visitors, and the children, too, are eager to;J^^t,p.^
know vrfio the visitors are. ^^^^^j.r, ,.
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Skandinaven (Daily :-]dition), June 24, 1900.
Reception at the Iloine Brings out I.Iany People
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A midsummer festival was held at the Home for the Af^ed in Noinvood Park last Saturday.,.. The ladies brouriit refresliiaents, and v;hile the committee arranged for the table service the r'luests went through the building greet- ing the aged people.... Dr.^. t/T" ?:uales, the ^resident of the Society for the Home for the A^ed. .. .welcomed the people. He mentioned that on June 15 four years had elapsed since the first guest, Krs. Osterberg, had been re- ceived at the Home v;hich, at the time, v/as not in such excellent conditinri as at the present time.
LIr. John Jindersen was the next speaker.... The board of directors of the Home,
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he said, in taking such ener^^etic steps for the canfort of the aged, have erected for themselves a monument of v/hich they have reason to be proud,. ♦.
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Skandinavun (Daily iildition) , r.:ay 13, 1900.
Tini NOR./EGI.iII ORRL\ILiGS The ITorvvegian Orphanage Society holds ^uinual Festival
The Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage Society held its annual festival at the Bethany Church last Friday evening. ••o .Reverend lletland, president of the Society, ex- plained to those present the objectives of the Society. The speaker has been
in the laovement since the very beginning The home was dedicated one year
ago and during the past year its debt h^s been reduced, so that only vl,500 remains unpaid.
The festival was well attended and the program was excellently presented, A donation party v/ill be held at the Home on Saturday, liay 19.
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The regular nonthly raeetincT of the I onvegian Crphanage ua:5 held last .cnday evening at the Bethel Church en Ilu.iibcldt otrest. The :r.eetinc '.vas vjell attended; the najority of those present v;er9 wo'iien.
AS both the president, Reverend .ir. Hetland, and the vice-president, Dr. Meling, were absent, .-r. Johannes Liabol Vv^as elected chair::iar. for the liieeting.
The treasurer of the Crphanage 3ociety, /r. Hakcn Thompson, n-ave a s-.rvey of the finances of the Society since the last animal neetinc. The final statement of this survey vvas sadly received; it announced a deficit of v^BOO for the month of March; the exr^enses had exceeded income to the extent of the amount mentioned. ^'
At this point ovicence appeared, hov;ever, of the t£uth in the old maxim, ^'Then the need is greatest, help is closest at hand.'' /Translator's note: An old Norwegian i.Iaximjj7
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A ntmibor of young ladies on the Northwest Side had formed a society some time ago, called '^The True Friendship Circle". A delegation from this Circle was present and presented the treasurer of the Orphanage Society with ^fll5 from the Circle. This amount added to the regular income of the Society is expected to pull the Orphanage out of the mud of deficit for the time being.
The president of the True Friendship Circle is Miss Targrete Blom; the vice- president, Miss Paulsen; secretary, Kiss Miller; treasurer, Miss Norman. The chairman of the meeting of the Orphanage Society extended the thanks of the Society for the true friendship which the Friendship Circle had evidenced to- ward the children at the Orphanage.
The remaining time of the meeting was given to discussion of the question as to whether the board of directors were to be authorized to give any of the children at the orphanage to suitable persons for adoption. In this discussion the Reverends Rygh; Ofstedal; Mr. Ilakon Thompson; and the chairman participated.
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Skanclnaven (Daily Edition), Apr, .10, 1900.
7rorn the Vov^'ief^ian Orplianaro in Ghic-r-o the S]:andinaven has receivec!! •:^''o follov;in,j appeal to tho holdorn of the chain 1 et:.erf^ v:hic:'i the Crphanar^e sent cut about a -^ear a-o:
"It ic our \:ic}h to c^oa . the :^ecnunt of the chain letters fror- the Crphanare and t;iOGe ' lo nv^: iio'-; j ^' pes ; an. ion of taese letters are re- ' cuested to send thori to the undersi^;ned before July 1 of bViO present ^-e-ir. Do not send out any co^i-ios of oho letter fifter t^\e rate '■.entlonGd . 7or one year these letters have '.eon c Ire ;•"..• ted , -Si^I p^:ethi^i'- over tv'o hundred dollars has been received as a result, fi 1j rr'S nuaPe^ of letters o.ve out at present, -jnd ne ho^-^e thrt all of t'\C']:: r-re in rood hands so t:tst ^/hen they are returned 3ver:^ on'; o.."* tPer vjij.l contrrin a r^'w:': o^' noney, larpe or snail. Some neonle h?^ve sent more nons' than called f^or ^.ith their letters, instead of copy in;* the letters cind foiT/ardinr then. Such action y/ould be very coi.jriendable at pr-jsent n;i.en v;e "re discontinuing our
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ca:ipai{-n. '.fji^ju -j boon to cur eouro it ■.^oul^l bo if tiio lettorn clrculooinr at present v/er' returned to uf; ^ith -^in aver^^ro of one rdlrir per letter, ■'nt n-l- ----in- - .:» -k"t^-^ hn r-hi r^ ^.n ->?:,- hho debt ntill out ^tnn^' inr:* (cbont ;1
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apniications. "./e iiave nr^ace for tv;ice ar, many an v;e have here nov/.... but much is required before ^ve can take then in.
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V/e sincerely hope that none of those noiv in receint of any of the chain letters i/ill throw the letter into the vvastebasket, but v/ill act in Dccord- ance v/ith the ad:ioniT:ion riven above.
If an^rone v;ho has not received a chain lett^er should feel able and vjiHinfr to contribute to our rork, please send the contribution to Reverend C-. C»
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Paulsrud, 15 Cherrv Place, Ciiica.^-o, Illinois. Reverenc! Paulnrud is the ..—\ secretar^r of the !'or\7erian Cr"Dhana^o Society. 7^ur-- ^'^
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REPORT Ol\ riGR..3ai.i: LUI1LJR.U, ixL'LriESD^ HC^J^
To the i:oTOeL;ian Lutheran Lethesda Hone ^ocioty: During 1^3- 6 nine old people ended their pilcrinae^e at ^ethesda.
Dr. xiarlov; Hanson continues his sacrificinei: service at our hc:.:e. v:henever he is called ni&it or day he cheerfully responds. ..e are jreatly indeoted to hir:: for hir. valuable services, -e are also --jraterul to the Lutheran Leaconess Hospital \vhere v;e iny send our sicl: peo_le v.henever it is seen fit to do so. Durinc 19o6 eleven old people v.ere taken into our ho:ie. .^.t tne close of the year v,e hud siiity-nine old people at the h. le. Pastor C. I.lichaelson, \vho is the shepherd of our ho.:ie, donates much of his vir.e to visit the sicn and feeble, to cive thei: co:-i*ort and spirited advice anc help. .
The v.'etikly visi s by rieribers of the Past^orcil conference are ^-reatly a preciated If they ca.-not always coi-.e on the scheduled tii e, they usually try to be
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present vjith the Ladies -^^id v;hen they visit the Hor.ie. Thirty tv/o Ladies aids, young peoples' societies, and sincing societies have made uueir visits to the Eethesda Hone durin^; the last year. Lunches .jere served and donations given. Four dinners for the benefit of the Hone v;ere given by various societies. IV/o sunner festivals v;ere celebrated, one of then by the Norsk Ungdori iTellesforbunds Fcrening, in Chicago. .^ flag day and a one week bazaar helped to give substantial support to the Hone.
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Souvenir Directory > 1907^ 1937> Chicago: Norwegian Lutheran
Bethesda Home Association, pp* 8-S«
/5lE NORWEGIAN LUTHSEIAN BETHESDA HOl^
The Norwegian Lutheran Bethesda Home was organized January 13, 1907, with twenty-four members* They met at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Hans Baade, 218 N. May Stt, Chicago. The board of directors of five members were elected: Mr* J. Gunderson, president; Mr* A* Halton, vice-president; Miss Julie Dahle, secretary; Mr. Edward Hanson, financial secretary; Miss Hildur Baade, treasurer. Their motto was (Proverbs 19-17): "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again." The plan vms to erect and maintain a home for old and needy, free housing, light and heat, in this way to show Christian charity among the Norwegian people. On February 10, 1S08, a group from Bethel Church joined the association under the name of Bethel Branch. They proved a blessing because they had a heart for the needy. On March 12, 1908, the association changed its name from Haabet
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Miss Hildur Baade, •'Brief History of Bethesda," 30th Anniversary Souvenir ••••« pp« 89«
to Norwegian Lutheran Bethesda Home Association, and under that name the association was incorporated January 30, 1909« The connnittee in charge of this were Pastor Ellestad, Rygh and Tillert Mr# B# D. Larsen and Mr. Holt# Shortly after this two lots near Deaconess Hospital were purchased* The association gave Miss Baade an official call as their Field Secretary, on August 17, 1908# On May 13, 1909, the two lots were sold to the Deaconess Hospital and the association bought three other lots in the same block# It is on that property that the old Bethesda Home is built • The cornerstone was laid Ivovomber 6, 1910# The following July the home was ready and Miss Marie Rigstad, who had been called by the association, took up her work as matron. Nineteen aged and needy entered the Home. In a short while the Home became too small and an addition was built and dedicated in 1914, which could accommodate thirty- five men and women. Again our quarters became too small, so in 1919 the association began looking for a new site and the lots where the present
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Before starting the building we had a campaign wiiich brought in approxi- mately $50,000 in cash and subscriptions, and shortly afterwards we had a legacy from V/illiam P. Tuttle of $50, 000* The present building was started in the fall of 1924# The cornerstone was laid May 3, 1925, increasing our capacity to 70 residents* The cost of the building was $182, 400. Up to 1933 none but the destitute could be admitted into the home, since then due to financial conditions we were obliged to take in some with means to help carry the burden, but we still consider the needy*
We are thankful to God for the vrork accomplished through the years and give Him praise for it*
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THE OLD PEOPLE'S HOME
Following are the minutes of the meeting of the Norwegian Old People's Home Society, held at the First Lutheran Church, Fullerton Avenue and Ballou Streets, January 31, 1921;
In the absence of the president and the vice-president, the secretary called
the meeting to order and Reverend Louis Moe led in Scripture reading and 1^'
prayer. Upon motion made and carried, Mr. Albert Petersen was elected chair- C
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The reports of the president, Mr. Lars Enger (at present in Florida), and the ^ vice-president, Mr. J. A. Paasche, were read and accepted. Other reports were '^' made by the secretary, treasurer, auditors, pastors, assistant secretary, and matrons. Reports were also given on the Endov/ment Fund (by Mr. Albert Petersen, secretary), the Ladies' Board, and the Young Ladies' Aid. The following
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branches reported: Bethlehem, Concordia, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Norwood Park, and V/icker Park.
All candidates nominated by the branches were elected to office. Messrs. Kramer, Bauer, and Kolseth were elected to the audit in^^ committee for 1921.
Dr. Dammann asked permission to arrange for a lecture by Mr. J. VJ. Rsber, of Alaska. Mr. Dammann felt that such a lecture would realize a considerable sum for the Home. Others spoke in favor of it, and the matter v;as finally referred to a joint board meeting.
Reverend M. L. Nesvi^^ introduced Reverend D. Kvasse as his successor as pas- tor of the Home. Reverend Kvaase in very befitting words thanlced the Society for the opportunity to serve as pastor at the Home; he assured all that he loved the work and had begun to make friends fRSt the few times he had been out there.
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It was moved and carried that a vote of thanks be telegraphed to Mr. Lars Enger for his untiring and faithful work as president of the Society. It W8S also voted that a letter of thenks be sent to the First Lutheran Church for the use of the church parlor for our annual meeting. A letter of thanks was sent to Skandinaven for the liberal use of their paper in helping the Society's good work for the old people,
A rising vote of thanks was given all outgoing officers, and a resolution was ordered sent to Mrs. Niles T. Quales who was unable to attend this meeting. As there v;rs no further business at hand the meeting adjourned.
President's Report
The twenty-fifth year of the Norwegian Old People's Home Society's history seems worthy to stand out as one of its memorable years, for we have undergone chan^<:es and experiences which are rather unusual.
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In the month of January an epidemic of influenza struck our beloved city with tremendous force, resulting in an appalling death rate, and the Old People's Home had its full share of the scourge. From twenty-five to thirty of the residents were ill for nearly three months, and the Home was under quarantine for about that length of time, being visited by inspectors from the Health Department two or three times a week. Even the matron was stricken with the disease and extra nurses had to be engaged; they were not easy to secure for all kinds of help was very scarce.
In about three weeks, during the latter part of January and the first part of February, seven of the residents died from the disease — an experience our i5 Home never had before and, we hope, will never have again. In the spring the ordinary health conditions of the Home were restored, but the Matron, Miss Caroline Anderson, who had served faithfully in that capacity for about seven years, saw fit to resign for much needed rest. She left us on May 1, and we were fortunate in securing her successor, Mrs. Emma Anfang, who has been managing the ilome with a great deal of fidelity ever since, even under the
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most trying circumatancjes of not being able to secure enoutsh help to
do the necessary work. Much credit is due her.
The usual schemes for raising money for the Home vjere carried out. Advertising in our annual report was handled very successfully by the advertising manager, Mr. A. 0. Satranc, and more money was raised from this source than ever before. Tag day, midsummer festival, picnic, and bazaar — these activi- ties, conducted by our good ladies, were all very successful. This was es- pecially true of the bazaar which resulted in receipts far beyond our best expectations, and all the active members of our Society have reason to be proud of the results.
The movement to advance the Norwegian Old People ♦s Home Society* s Endowment Fund started during the latter part of 1919. Tfhile not quite satisfactory, because of lack of interest among the individual members, it resulted in about doubling the fund, and the effort was worth the time and energy put into it.
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Financially the Home is in better shape than ever in spite of the fact that the running expenses amounted to nearly ^26,000, the banner year as far as expenses are concerned. The present outlook indicates that the cost of operating the Home next ye:,r should decline at le^st twenty per cent.
The charitable work of the Society in 1920 amounted to about seventy-five per cent, the same as last year. It cost the Society ^250 for each resi- dent in the Home during the past year. This means that the Society must raise $2,500 for each person admitted to the Home, for the residents live an average of ten ye? rs after admission. '^
77e face the nev/ year with undaunted faith and courage, and put our trust in Gk)d who is able to bring all things about successfully.
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The Vice-President •s Report
The Nonvegi£'n Old People's Home Society is indeed most fortunate in having passed through one of the most critical years of its existence with more than usual ;Lj;ratifying results. For this we are foremost indebted to our courageous and ever-enthusiastic president, Mr. Lars Enger, who, throughout the years, has given much of his valuable time in order that the Society might be preserved and continued to advnnce along the lines of progressive institutions.
One of the biggest tasks of last ye'^r vms to increase our Sndo^raient Fund which is so much needed for the future protection and safety of the Home. It is regrettable that this endeavor failed to bring the desired results because of the failure of the committees appointed and the membership at large to back the movement and carry it to a successful conclusion. Our honorable president, however, did not let this stand in his way, but with the assistance of Mr. Albert Peterson, our attorney, succeeded in increasing
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the Endov.inent Fund by about $30,000. This» of course, our president does not think is very much, but let us all unite in assuring nira that the Society is deeply indebted to him for his energetic, conscientious, and earn- est efforts in connection with the raising of this Fund.
The Society is also most fortunate in having at its cor.nnand the valuable services of such thrifty anc' enthusiastic workers as Mr. Anton J. Berger, our treasurer. He can be seen busily engaged at all affairs of the Society, working farr into the night in addition to giving his time every day of the year in or-ier that the books and audits may be uo to date and correct.
llr. Albert Peterson, our attorney, likewise gives his valuable time and services which represents hundreds of dollars saved to the Society for legal work performed without compensation.
Mr. A. 0. Satrang, our advertising and publicity manager, always makos it a point to raise at least several thousand dollars through the offices of our
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honorary president, Mr. Oscar H. Haugan.
Our secretar-r, Mr. J. Vl. Jacobsen, joyfully serves the Society at all its meetings, and devotes a great deal of his time evenings to the m-^ss of clerical work necessary in connection with all records, announcements, etc., throughout the year.
The rest of tha directors always co-operate, givins; their assistance as best they can. Is there any wonder, then, v/iti such a combination that the Home is grov;ing and getting along very well?
The Ladies* Board reached the height of endea'^or in equipping our bazaar
with an abundance of the most useful and handsome articles ever displayed
and assembled at the Norwegian Fair, resulting in the most gratifying re- r^
turns far in excess of any previous year. May God bless them and gi^e them
pov;er and energy to carry on the good work in the future.
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Our Young Ladies^ Aid also made a very fine showing for this year, and may they also be encoura^^ed to give more abundantly of their valuable services to this grand and worthy cause.
To our liiany friends and associates who so heartily and freely give their support, making it possible for us to show such a gratifying record, we are truly grateful in behalf of our "Dear Old Folks,'* for whom we all de- light in doing all we can. They are the sole beneficiaries of whatever is contributed to the Home, for there are no salaries paid to any of the offi- cers connected vath the organization.
May the new year enrich the fellavship and the good-will asset amon^ our people to a broader, keener, and fuller appreciation of the good work to be done.
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Secretary's Report
Again another year has passed and we can look back at work done, in the days that have gone by, with great pleasure and pride. And I can report to you as your secretary that the men you have selected as your board of directors have met regularly, and always in fine spirit and harmony have transacted the unusually many problems that have come up for consideration ^ during these abnormal and difficult times. Your board of directors has ^
met regularly every month, and has had good attendance at every meeting.
For the executive committee I may also report that this committee has had their regular monthly' meetings at the Home; every member on the committee has had plenty of work to do, and they have performed their tasks well. If you visit the Home you will see for yourself how well it looks inside and out, and through the efforts of your wide-awake committee the Home looks better than ever before.
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We have had many interact in:i^ events during the year, such as tag; day, midsuniner festival, annual picnic, Singim;; Society lay, Blue Square Club con- cert, several outings for the old folks, and last but not least, our annual bazaar.
During the year, twelve residents passed away at the Home. Ten new residents were admitted — seven women and thr-ae men. The p?.st year saiv more activity at the Home than ever before; there were more visitors than in any previous year, and more donations were received by the matron.
All bills have been p'^id, as you will hear frDm the treasurer's report, and there is a fair surplus left with which to carry on the wor-c.
The reports from the various branches and organizations have been good. The Society can proudly face the Norwegian people of Chicago and say: '^»7q have done well." The Society will go forward from year to year, and our assets will, no doubt keep increasing as we go along. All the residents of the
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Home seem to be content; no ^rurabling is ever heard.
Treasurer's Report
Receipts
Cash on hand, January 1, 1920 ^ 6, 051.83
Dues from various branches 2,882.98
Net receipts from bazaar 6,559.37
Net receipts from picnic 631.98
Net receipts from singers' festival 133.00
Net receipts from tag day 2,155.23
Net receipts from annual rsport 2,098.81
Net interest 45.89
Entrance fees 6,420.40
Donations 5,016.10
Total receipts ii?32,005.64
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Disbursements
Groceries i^ 12,477.47
Wa^^es 4,595.92
Fuel 2,085.70
Drugs 82.74
Matron's sundries 167.51
Repairs • 497.71
Gas 551.89
Electricity 245.65
Funeral expenses 707.60
Insurance premiums 1,482.44
To Endowment Fund, N. 0. ?. II 75.00
Invested bonds 5,000.00
General expenses 1,087.49
Real-estate taxes 136.19
Burial ground improveraent 367.23
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Petty cash to natron 4 10»00
Tot-1 disbursements 29,670.51
Balance in b- nk, Docemb-jr '61, 1920 ■} 2,132.M
Balnnce In h nds of treasurer • 202.79
Total H'>32,00b.64
The Dr. Nlles T. .^uales Endov/mont Fund
Cash on hrnd, January 1, 1920 :? 104.32
Securltlos on hrml, January 1, IdllO 7.1L)0.00
TotHl ^ 7,254.S2
Received Intfjront on Donation • • 4RB.8B
Total 0 7,743.20
Balance, January 1, 1921 (cash) v 243.20
Socuritios ) 7.500.00
Total 7,743.20
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Norwegian Old People's Home Society Endovment Fund/
Cash on h^nd, January 1, 1920 , $ 41.92
Securities 32,651.66
$32,693.58
Donations and interest received • • • . 12,440.90
Total 145,134.48
Cash on hand, Dec. 21, 1920 # 1,359.48
Security 43,775.00
Total $45,134.48
Matron's Report
At the present time we have one hundred residents in the Home, seventy women and thirty men. Ten new residents were admitted during the year.
The Norwood Park Branch of the Norwegian Old People's Home Society is doing
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good work. We now have two hundred and thirty-four members, and more
are joining at every meeting.
I sincerely thank Miss Camilla Andersen, the former matron, for the kindness and help she gave me when I first caiae to the Home^ And I wish to thank the board of directors, the Ladies' Board, Reverend Nesvig, and Dr. L. M. Bower for their kind assistance during the time I have been here.
To all the residents and the help, and to the ladies who helped at the bazaar, p: with Mrs. Gina Pedersen at the head, I wish to extend my heartiest thfuaks for 7^ their helpfulness and co-operation. ^
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^;e give here tlio report of the last annual neetiuG of the nor\7e^ian Old ieople's Hone Society, The .aain interest lies in the fact that this Society has grovm and stren':thened nore tiian any other society over a period of five years. The report roads as follov;s:
The twenty-fourth annual neetinr: of the I,or^.;e{sian Old People's Ilono Society v/as held Friday eveninf: at the .icher P'lrh Church, corner of lloyne avenue and LeLoyne Street, Ohicaro, Illinois, The neetin:~- v:as ooencd v;ith prayer by Reverend h. L, hesvis, I'r. Lars i:n:jer presided. Reports of tnc various officials and branches of the Society v;ere read, approved, and ordered placed on file. The follov;inn noninations v;ere presented to serve on the board of directors and ladies' auxilia::^^ board.
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Board of Directors
Bethlehem: IIo nomination. Concordia: Anton A. Llelun, 3 years to succeed himself; Liarchall Solberf^, one year to fill vacancy; 0. J. '3olee, one year
to fill vacancy* Kuruboldt Park: Birser Osland, 3 year^:. Uonvood Park: No ^
nomination. Logan Sc^uare: Albert Peterson, 3 years. V/icker Park: Ko ^
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Bethlehem: LIrs. iilmma Anderson, 3 years; Lts. liorman IJikkelsen, 2 years. ^
Humboldt Park: La's. Thora Kausan, 3 years; I.Irs. L. V^uam, 1 year. Concordia: \^^
Lirs. J. Janason, 3 years; Ijts. John Jaage, 1 year. Konvood Park: LIrs. Falk ;3
2 years. Logan Square: LIrs. E. C. aiaeser, 3 years, v/icker Park: LIrs. 5^ diaries Johansen, 3 years.
Tne secretary v/as reo^uested to take one ballot, and the above v/ere unanimously
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elected. It was moved and carried that a vote of thanks be given to Skandinaven. Scandia, the Northwest News, and all retired officers. A vote of thanks is also to be extended to the pastor of the congregation for the use of the church for our annual meeting. Our president, Mr. Lars Enger, was honored by a rising vote of thanks in recognition of his self-sacrificing and ^ untiring efforts in behalf of the Home. ^^
President's Report
The year 1919 has in some respects been a notable year in the annals of the 3 Norwegian Old People's Home, for we have gone through the first period of - reconstruction, as it were, and while we expressed the hope a year ago that <; the high-water mark of the cost of living had been reached, we have actually experienced an increase in expenses of about twenty per cent over last year in running the Home with the same number of inmates. At this writing we are not in position to state whether we have mounted as high in expenses as we
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v/ill, for the prospocts before us are not as wod as v;e would v/ish them to be. However, v;e are not looking at the future in a spirit of defeat, fear, or discourage: lent. Kie Society has fully neasured up to the na.rk every year even thou,c;ii expenses have {gradually increased, and v;e are confident the sane villi be done in the future.
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and tv/o or three others, nore than eleven hundred dollars v/as received fron ""
advertising in our annual; the cost of publishing and distributing totaled • r>
about three hundred dollars, thus netting the Iloiae about eight hundred dollars. 3
The receipts fron tlie tag day were sonewhat less than last year because at .•>
just about that time the city of Chicago v/itnessed a tag day every tv/o or . j three days, and the people liad grovm sor.iev/hat tired of being tagged. Our ladies v;orked just as !;ard and with the sane intelligent effort as before, and deserve great credit even though the conditions were not favorable.
The i.lidsuifu.'ier Festival v/as nore successful than ever, both in attendance and
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in rrioiie:/ receipts, .^bout fourteen hundred people attended the picnic la^t .n.U;:ust, not quite as ..lany as the 'j^-^^ bei'jre, but those v;ho v;ere there spent . their noney nore freely and the proceeds v;ere hirjier than for any previous year. The bazaar, held durin,;; the firjt v;eG.: in Deceiaber, was the greatest of all bazaars the Jociety has conducted, and resulted in about «^5,700 in gross receipts, nearly tv;o tliousand dollars i:iore than the year before, and v/e estiiiiate that fully four thousand people v;ere in attendance.
• Througli the hamonious efforts of all the active v;orr:ers of the Society, the money to pay all bills as they ca::ie due has been furnished, and not only that, but the assets of the lione have increased oy about ^6,000. Tlie average len^^th of residence at the Koine is about ten years, and at the present cost of running the I-Oirie of about ^220 per person per year, the Jociety i.-iust furnish ^^^,200 for every resident adiiiitted as a life nieuber.
The charitable v/orl: done by the hor-vegian Old People's Kone Society during
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1919 took care of about seventy-five per cent of the expenses; the remaining twenty-five per cent came from admission fees.
Preparations for the greatest effort ever made to raise money for the endowment fund of the Norwegian Old people* s Home was started this fall, and a good begin^ ning was made on December 15 when over ^15,000 was subscribed at a gathering held at the Norske Klub Norwegian Club7# The canvass is now going on, and as the workers of the Society will surely do their best, there is no doubt but that our goal of ^100,000 will be reached. The ladies ♦ board has rendered won- derful service during the year, and without them we are absolutely sure the Home could not exist. They will no doubt receive their reward in due season.
While we are thankful to God Almighty for the past, we look forward with faith and trust in Him who holds our destinies in the hollow of His hand.
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Secretary's Report
This is the first tii.ie I have had tiie pleasure of reportinc to you as your secretary. I an happy to say r.iy experience as such has been nost pleasant; it is a pleasure to v/orl: to,::ether v/ith such nen as cojxstituto the board of directors of the Norwe^uan Old People's Hoi:ie Society. Lly report will only be short and inconplete.
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The board of directors have laet regularly once every month v/ith a good attendance at every meetinp;. Zlvery r.enber of the board has lost no opportu- nity at these meetin^-s to show that our Iloine and its interests are deep-rooted ^ in tlieir hearts. The unusually large sura of noney required to keep the Hone going during the past year has been raet by the hard and efficient work of every menber of the Society.
The executive coruriittee has held its recular monthly meetings at the Home v;ith
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good attendance; the work before the committee has always been done in harmony and for the very best interests of the Home. Two directors, being called away from the city, resigned from the board; they were ISr. E. C. Jenson and Captain J* Jacobsen. In their places were elected Mr. 0. C. Ostrom, Logan ^ Square Branch, and Mr. Anton Hausan, Concordia Branch. On ixio occasions the 5- residents of the Home were given pleasant automobile rides by friends of our ^^ Home. The first trip was on J\xne 1, when by special invitation they were taken "- to Reverend S. P. Lang's church to attend morning service and were later served ^ with refreshments, emd a collection was taken up for the Home. The second trip ^ was on September 7, when they were taken to Reverend H. C. Hansen's church 7 where, after attending morning service, refreshments and flowers were donated. ^ Needless to say the residents were overcame with joy at the kindness and sympathy accorded them at these churches.
Nordraaendenes Sangforening (Norsemen's Singing Society) gave a very fine concert at the Home on September 21, which was enjoyed by the resident and a
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full house or friends. A collection was taken up at this tiiie. During the past year, eleven residents of the Ilo^ie passed away; of these, one had lived at the Hoiae for 3 years, one for 5 years, one for 6 years, one for 6 years, two for 10 years, one for 11 years, one for 20 years, and one for 24 years. The average period of residence at the Home is 10 years, and tlie average age of the deceased was 70 years, Durinr^ the year seven have been adiaitted to the Hoifie and three others have been accepted and ;vill arrive soon. It is my duty to report on the different branches, boards, comuittees, or other activities v/ithin our Society; the different officers and the secretary v/ill report of the splendid work accoiuplished by the Society in the past year.
As v;e are about to take up the work that lies ahead of us, for the coiaing year, may tiie Lord cive us love and strength to do still greater work than in the past, and iiay tliat work be enlarged to benefit the jnany people who need our help in days to come, rememberinr: the L.aster^s sayir^^: *%/hat ye have done for j-ie.'*
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Treasurer's Report
Statements of receipts and disbursements of the Norwegian Old People's Home Society for the year ending December 31, 1919. S
Total Receipts $ 23,304.49
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Total $ 26,569.12 <Z
Disbursements 25 > 769 > 12
Cash on hand, January 1, 1920 $ 800.00
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Cash and investiients, January 1, 1919
Interest received
Total receipts
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507.46
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Balance ^^ 7,254.3^
Balance i.iade up as rollov;s:
Gash in State Jaiilz of Giiicano ^j> 104.32
Due fron General i<\ind 50.00
Invested in bonds and inortaces 7,100.00
Total '^ 7,254.32
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ReceiT^ts
Balance .? 20,145.70
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Donations .; ^^,490.00
Interest Received 1,264.05
?led{-es 8,860.00
Total ^ 32,759.75
Disbursements
^iccrued interest paid in purchase of bonds ^ 66.17
Balance on hand 52,695.58
Balance consists of follov/ing:
Gash in State Bank ^ 41.92
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Mortgace notes . ^ 11,400.00
Bonds 12,200*00
Pledges to fund 9,051.66
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been able to neasuro up to these larger dei-iands, but the outcoirie of our v;ork
has been most cratifyin^ and v/e feel it has been a year full of attainment,
and our ample rev/ard is just the joy of doinr^ it. In tabulating the events
of the past year, they follov; closely the sai.ie as in other years, only ^
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The men*s board, the younc ladies* aid, and the women's auxiliary board represent^ a corps of enthusiastic v/orkers, and this e;ettinn together at the first of the o year is an inspiration to each one of us. Dr. Lang gave a v/onderful address ;,, v/hich v/as enjoyed by the board members and the old people. At this meeting, r3 Dr. Lang extended an invitation to the old people to attend his church on the ^-^ first Sunday in June. In I.Iay v;e had our annual tag day. V.'hile the proceeds v/ere not equal to former tag days, the response of our v/orkers and the in- terest sho^m by our chairman v/as greatly appreciated, and v/o v;ish to extend to them our sincere thanlcs.
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In Jane the I.Iidsuj;;i:ier Festival, which has become an annual event, v/as e'^iven at the Home. The :ionvee;ian Gin^inf^ Society /l^'orseiien's/ a^ain furnished a deli:;;litful musical proc:ran. A splendid aadress v;as r,lYen and refreshments :vere served.
In Auf;ust our annual picnic v/as ;';iven. The event has become our banner c,et- to.TOther day of the year. A^-^ain the v/eather man reserved one of his perfect days for the occassion. In hovember a pound party v;as ^^iven at tlie Home, and as in foriaer years, the party v/as under the supervision of the alui'.ini of the ladies' board. The canorous contributions received from friends of the Home prove that v/e are all thanlcful for the bless in/^s received and for the opportunity of contributing* to the happiness of others. S:
In December the bazaar v/as the crowning' event of the year, both in attendance and financial results. The combined efforts of each branch in doinc; tlieir best resulted in our .^oin;* over the too. Hever before have v;e had such
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beautiful articlec on sale, and never before have our friends sliov/n such a spirit of v;antin^j to help by buyin,-^ so liberally.
Durin/-^ the Ghristi.ias season our i.iatron, i.Jss Gcuiiilla ^derson, c'<^ve a chichen dinner and party. This v;as a deli.'iitful affair and we :.iif;ht aLT.ost say that the spirit of youth v;as present \/hen all of us rathered around the Christnias tree. This report v/ould not be complete v;ithout tribute to our youn,f3 ladie*s Ff aid. It has been all that its nane sifnifies: a splendid aid and help in all ^ affairs and at all times. To then and to each board rienber and our friends, :^ I v;ish to extend my sincere appreciation and thanlcs for your co-operation in [- all the v;ori-: done this past year, and i:iy best v;ishes in anticipation of the [-': work that is before us.
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The Women's Branch of the Bethesda Old People's Home Society gave a midsummer festival at the Home last 7/ednesday« The "Oldsters" were all hale and hearty, and enjoyed the affair very much, A profit of $94,00 was made*
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), July 20, 1919.
THi; BETILilSDA OLD pjIOFIiC'S HOTS
The rethesda Old People's Ho.Tie Society held its quarterly meeting last Thursday evening. It ^/ms reported by the chairnian that several applications had been received but that none had been accepted because the hone \ms filled to capacity*
The financial secretary gave the follov/ine; report:
General Fund
Balance on hand April 1, 1919 o $ 4.00
Donations o 799 .16
Dues o o . o o o 455.75
Net income from tag day, i:ay 26, 1919 ••« Io430.32
Interest on Endo;vment Fund • <>o# ••••.. lQ>o^'7
Total o $2,765.80
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Endowment Fund. • •# • #•#•• « •• .$ 250.00
Total all resources* • .$3,015.80
Treasurer's Report
Cash in Treasury, April 1, 1919 • ....$1,184.74
Receipts fron financial secretary. •• ..........#♦>.. 3^015.80
Total on hand • •••••• ••$4,200.54
Disbursements .•••• • 1,795.22
Balance Instate Bank, June 30, 1919 $2,405.32
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The i'ollowing resolution v;as pasoea at a recent Meeting of tne Old People's ilone Jociety:
V.hereas, 1,t. Lawrence Grcor; nas for a nuinbe.r of ^ears been a riienoer of tne
board of directors and secretary of tne I'or^/eNian Cld reoole's loae oociety or -Jo
Chicago, Illinois; and ^
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VJheroas, During t:ie nany years tnat he las oeen on tne board ne Has been very ^ active ana intensely interestea in tae worr. of tne oociety ana haj at all times snov/n a v/illingnesij to do all that ..e could to carry on tnat v;orrc; and
whereas, i.r. Lawrence Crook has seen fit to retire fron tne board of directors and as secretary/ of tne Jociety and a-is expressed nis v/illin^-^ness tc assist the board of directors mid t:ie Society at all tL.:es; be it tnerefore
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Resclved, Taut the bourd of directors in re.^jular lueetin^ asseinblea aoes nereby -^
express its appreciy.tion Tor t.;e services rendered by tue saio. ..r. Croo:-: :s>
v/hile a neiuber of tue board of directors a:.d secretary of tne ror./egian Old ^
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Sfeandinaven (Daily Edition) , July 17, 1918.
THE EETHESDA HOME FOR TEDS AGED ^
The Bethesda HoM Society held its regular quarterly meeting last Thursday ^
at the Home, 2244 Haddou Avenue. The regular chairman, Mr. Ericksen, pre- r;
sided. The usual poini^s were discussed and acted on. ^
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Financial Report ^
(April, May, and June, 1918) i:^
General Fund ^
Donations for April ^ 170.50
Donations for May • ..•••.••••• 115.45
Donations for June • •■■ 266.72
Total donations • . • .5 552.67
Membership dues for April,.. .••••• • •• $ 131.75
Membership dues for May........ 77.25
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Membership Dues for June • ».| 110.70
Total dues 1^19:70
Proceeds from Concert • •• •♦^ 172#75
Interest , endowinent f\ind. • • 69#50
Net Tag day proceeds ••• ..•...•••••.••••••2,130#96
Charity box • ••.— JLl§§, — ^
Total in General Fund |3,247.26 /sic/
Legacy estate of Mary Johnson. •••. ♦• .^,...........•••2 ,000»00
Total to treasurer. • . .f5,247»26
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Treasurer's Report
Receipts • .....••♦5, 266.03
Disbursements .•......•.•.•. .2,080.20
Balance 43,175.83
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Skandlaaven (Daily Edition), Jan* 25, 1918.
raS NORV/EGIAN HOLE FOR TEDS AC3ED
Anniial Report
The president's rei)ort delivered by the vice-president, Mr. Anton A. Mellum was as follows:
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•'In the absence of our president who is away in the service of our co\intry, it becomes the duty and privilege of yo\ir vice-president to make a brief '^ report of the past year's work. The conditions do not seem to have been ^ favorable for any great increase of meBibership, but the picnic and the bazaar were even more successful than in previous years. The annual report for 1916 was issued in a different form, and through the influence of our president and Mr. Satrang, together with the publicity committee, brought excellent financial results. It was proposed to issue the Frotectox^ as a quarterly periodical, but this plan was abandoned for the present.
•♦In spite of the greatly increased cost of all the needs of the Home, our
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L:.die:^» ...id, the -i-tron oi^ olie ".one, tlio pastor, v.nd tho bourd oT dir3c:;Qrc, bub -bove all I see in cir? gucco;j;; a ^i n oi' diviu ,-ii b.ico ..:-! i'avor. d'hio 7o:.r .76 have alco fed an eddicient stadf ol :^:GCiali:3t3 vdio da^ro -onorouGlv ■7oluaLOG:?od tlioir i:ic::ti-r.blc; val^adjlo oorvinc to ciioalo-;e;it our ro:a;lar hci:Ge physician, :)•::. Boae^. Cf tiLC;:o doctorj, ..oasr... Svemiinc I>-dl /aaiie/, Gill, a:.-, daudi ^'or.j o:JdLod ir;0:i roaoat'rllv durinj tde j^ast year. I :.loo i;iDh to ac'''oa'l3i "6 the hind '"r.i'rit' i.i -^'noh i'>a^ V)T*^;p i'-a ;p'- ''^',>Tr-j-v; ' iM-^-'^-i-?- ^ 1 -^-^-.r^... 4-0^''
"aOGidOG tiie preoidont, heGon:. C sland and Jaiuisen -.re a\;a7 on :pvern]ient call. i.:r. I of 3tad liL;S paoGOd to the ::reat beyond, dhis LieanG tfet the rei:iainin^ directors r;nist wori: all the barier. hut ti:e old directors will not fail ii t];iG criGiG, and the nev; directorG, to be elected for t-ie coriinc years, I feel sure are v;ith us in thio epiril: for benevolent Gorvicc.''
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After this report was accepted, the secretary reported on the donations to the general fund of the Nonvesian Home for the Aged, /List of donors and the amount contributed by each is omitted in translation* The donations totaled 11,564.8527'
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Twenty-second /oinual I.^eetin^^^, January 18, 1918
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3a3h on hand •,.- ^S^O. 43
Bazaar • ':;,832,b7 ^
Building: fund interest 55.00 g
Donations - 1,539.85
Inventory reserve fund ..••• 355,00
Norvv'ay lecture 16.38
Picnic 550.76
rinnual reports • 624.20
Tar day • 2,089.71
:2ntrance fees 7 ,957.17
Notes payable on loans /sic7 2,800.00
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Bethlehem. Branch 9 489.73
Concordia Branch 273.71
Kujnboldt Pari-: Uranch 394.25
Lo.[*an Square Branch • 201.75
V.'icker Park Branch 453 . 18
Total receipts ,^21 ,503* 69
Disburseraents
Notes payable (loans) ^' 1,800.00
i^utonicbile 50.00
Drugs 135 . 08
Electricity 184.84
General expense • . • • • 288.05
Fuel, etc 1 , 283. 64
i.'^inerals • • 424. 50
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Furni ture and fixtures v 21. 48
0^3 260.73
.•••••••• p. 7 m 49 ^
Groceries ....•• c, (\jx.^x> ^
Interest 2S5.74 ^^
Insurance 12.50 r-
Payroll , 4, 177 . 77 ^
Repairs -^ > ^^u. x j
Heal estate, buildinr •• 231.40
Ivlatron' s sundries 163.33 ^
Reserve fund oV^.O'^
Total disbursements • vl^j^Q^*^^ 1?"^^
Balance 1/J18.54
$21,503.69
A conplete report v.'as given by the Society's attorney.
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Reverend .... L. IIesvig*s Report
"To the Norv;egian oociety for a Home for the iir,ed in iUinual Leeting /assembled: :^
"Grace and Peacel 'Jesuo Jhrist the sane yesterday, and today, and forever.* ^ (Heb. 13:8.)
"There have been rr^any and great changes anong the nations this past year; epoch-making changes have taken place at home and abroad. Our Society has seen unusual sv;eeping changes; our highly esteemed president and others of our strongest leaders have bravely responded to our country's call to arms, and have gone to their respective fields of action and service, ^^t home too, there have been changes; eleven of the residents have been taken from us by death, and nev; ones on the waiting list have been glad to take their places in order to rest a v^ile at the end of life's weary journey at our cor^ortable Home for the .iged in beautiful and cuiet Norwood Park.
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"During all these changes sone thine;;s have remained unchanged. Jesus Christ,
the oavior of the v.orld is the saine, and His Gospel contains the ssinie
message to all chancing; a^^es — a riessace of salvation, of reconciliation, of :^
peace, hope and joy here, and a lon^ rest in the eternal home vath Jesus our ]2
King. The longinr^s and deep-felt desires in the hearts of men for such an <=:.
unchangeable message only increases in such times as ours, 'For here v/e have ^
no continuing city, but v;e seer:* one to come.' (Heb. 13:14.) ^
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"IVhat privilege to be an ambassador of the King of Kings with a message of '^ life to a dying agel i.iy work as pastor at the Home is, therefore, essentially Fj the same from year to year. It is meeting the same need vath the same remedy. «^" This year, as heretofore, the usual Sunday afternoon services have been con- ducted, and the regular monthly week-day calls observed. IVhen the pastor was unable to go, substitutes v/ere sent. On special occasions like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, the string band from my church has gone with me and brought good cheer to everyone. Choirs from various Chicago churches
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have come out to the Hone on Sunday afternoons, especially during the surruner months. Visiting pastors from many states, and Chicago pastors and layinen have called at the Hone and c^^^rally preached the v;ord of God v;hile visiting. To all the visitors that come and co fron week to v/eek, to those v;ho live at the Home, and to the pastor, it means much that v;e have a hristian matron.
"Personally, and in behalf of the residents of the Home, I desire to thank the matron, all the members of the :rorv;ecian society for a Home for the Aged, all speakers and sin.^ers, and anv and every one v;ho in some measure helped to build up, maintain and Liake life enjoyable at our dear Home for the Aged in Ncrv;ood Park.
"!;lay Grod rexvard and bless you all."
The doctor of the Home, L. :.:. Bowes, reported that eleven residents died during ti'^e past year, ^he names, ages, and causes of death are omitted in translation./ The doctor reported further that the general health at the Home
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hu3 been excellent durin,3 the past tv/o months, and he thanked the matron, the residents, and the help v^o have v;illincly rendered assistance in carinc i*or those v;ho v;ere so unfortumite as to be helpless invalids for many months .
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"To the :Iorv;egian Old People's Home Jociety, Chicar^o, ILlinois, ^-j
"Dear i'riends: ''.-
"At the present time we have one hundred and four residents: seventy-three v7omen and thirty-one men. The a£*es vary from sixty-six years to ninety-five, VJe have five residents v.tio have been here since the Home vvas opened in 1896. ^ames of residents v;ho entered Home in 1917 are omitted in translation//
"The general health of the residents at the present time is good; there are
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only four v;ho are helpless. During the past year some of :ay Most faithful
workers have departed fron us, but others have willingly and cheerfully taken ^
their places. Tliough our Hone nay have been in want during the last year, ^
we have been well provided for at all tines, both with provisions and fuel. ^
I wish to thank the board of directors, the Ladies' Board, the Young Ladies' f«
Aid Society, the branch societies, Reverend Nesvig, and Dr. L. I.:. Bowes, for ' :'
their kind and able assistance during the past year. "*'
"To all the residents and the help I extend my heartiest thanks for their helpfullness and co-operation. I vash to extend an invitation to all, especially the workers who have not visited the Home, to come and see the good cause they are working for.
"Sincerely yours,
"Camille /jiderson, matron."
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 25, 1918.
Report of the Ladies' Auxiliary Board
"Another year of success has passed and the Ladies' Board is very grateful for all the assistance rendered during the entire year. In particular, the
introduction of the new Board menbers at the Home in February, v/as an ^
interesting occasion. Likewise, the midsunmer festival proved a sociable fj
affair of much satisfaction. The tag day on I.lay 14 v/as a grand success for ^
our Home, and the entire Society should feel indebted .to Ijs. ..'alther for o
her able and untiring efforts in bringing this about. C\ir annual picnic at ^
v/hich Flote Grod ^our creaiii porridge, a national Ilorv/egian dish/ ^vas served, "" was a big success, as usual.
"The Aluimi met at the Home on November 24. Firs. Belle Nelson, the president, organized a pound party. A program v/as rendered and the young ladies sang. The annual bazaar was held during the first v/eek in December and turned out to be a grand success; the public, as u^ual, was very interested in the affair.
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"I wish to thank the luenbers of the Youn^ Ladies' .Ad society and every liienber of the Ladies' Board for their persevering labors during the year. I also v;ish to thank the matron and the old people at the Home v;ho are alivays so kind and willing to ifiake it pleasant on all occasion::, and especially when the ladies pay their visits.
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^'Llrs. B. J. Johnson, President."
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"The Thanksgivin,^ dinner Vve:s an enjoyable one and the turkey was good. The p:
Christmas celebration was one of the finest ever held at the Home, and will U
lone t)e reme;.ibered. The minister was there and brouglit singers along, and ^
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Jkandinaven (Daily edition), Jan. 35, 1918.
Heport of the Youn^: Ladies' .lid Jociety
'^LooI'Cing in retrospect upon the year 1917, v;e observe the i.ierrxbers of the Young Ladies' ^ad .^ociety perfonaing their duty as faithfully and as con- scientiously as they have done in foriner years. This particular branch of r the charitable v-or.: the care of the a^ed hc.s appealed very strongly to our ne::ibers, and as the retirin:; president, I v.lsh to express .ay c^'^tifi cation at the solendid co-ooeration of the i.'.einbers of our .lid ^ocietv v.-henever asked to assist at the annual nicnic and bazaar. ..crKin.- for a unrticular object, our i.ier.ibers liave recently added another donation of ..100 to the Niles T. .uales Lemorial j\ind, laaicin^: a total of ;;3,100, f^iven to tnis fund by the Youn^^ Ladies' _id ..ociety.
"I re£:ret exceedingly th^^t, because of v:j re;.ioval frora Chicago, I cannot be actively en,*jaced in the v.ork of the Younr; Ladies' ad Jociety durinr the ensuine^ year, but I hoje that soi.ia future tiiae I Liay once a(-ain resuiae ray activities.
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Jlcaiidinaveii (Daily edition), Jan. ;jo, l^i^lC.
'»".;ith the kindest Greetin^c to the iieribers of the Torxerian Jociety for a Iio:r:e for the ..c^d, and v/ith cincerest v;ishes for an especially successful year, I respectfully submit this report,
"Lattie wUales Jricksen."
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TrE GOOD -^/ILL CIRCLE "?
This girls' club was organized this year, and its pur ose is to work exclusively for Bethesda Old People's Home. On December 2, the girls ^-Kide their first visit at the home in order to cheer the inmates. They presented a beautiful entertain- ment of music, sinking and readings. Through their cheerful v/ays and their tact they succeeded in lending a sense of festivity and glamour to the affair. As they departed, they left at the home a neat little sum of money which they had gathered.
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At Saint Paul English Lutheran Church, there will be a chance tonight, to see a considerable number of stereopticon views from the Scandinavian countries. The exhibition will be presented under the auspices of the society for the Norwegian Home for the Aged. Many beautiful views will be shown. Everybody invited.
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At the monthly meeting of the Humboldt Park Branch of the Norwegian liome for ^ the ^iged, an interesting report of the work was given. At present there are ^ one hundred and five old people at the Home, ana to keep the institution '- going requires il,500 to ipl,600 per month. ^ few years ago the Home was ^ comparatively wealthy when the income rose go as much as vl,COO per month, ^^ but the nigh prices nave made higher amounts necessary, l^ven so, some g keen figuring is needed to make ends meet. o^
Among the many thousand Norwegians in Chicago hardly one thousand are members of the Society for the Home for the .-iged, and of these probably not many more than one tenth are doing real active work.
There seems to be a general feeling ai:.ong our people that the Norwegian Home for the ^^/M is a rather well-to-do institution, quite capable of taking
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of itself • Such is far from the case. The Home has a certain amount of invested capital} there are three funds, but these funds cannot be used for current expenses until they have reached, with interests added, a certain -^ amount. The so-called endowment fund has been created for the use of those who are to carry on the work for old people when the present workers are no ^^ longer at hand. On the other hand, if the Home for some reason or other y\ were to be abolished, the endowment sum must be large enough to repay such 7. old people as might then be guests | the amount required of them at the time of their admission to the Home; that we owe those old people.
The leaders in this movement are very anxious that people should understand the position of the Home for the Aged* The very large number participating in the recent picnic in the interest of the Home - the largest ever - seems to indicate a growing interest in the Home and its work.
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p,4, Todt.y t^/enty ye^j.rs ago the <=^ociety, which builx the "Old I-*^ople8 Ho:ne"p
in l.'orv/ood ark, wrr^s foiP'Hed. j.t v^as tiie late r;r. -.uales vrlio top;ether vdth his ^= faithful Y/ife laid th- foundat.ion for this •ome, which in the year? to com^ *^^as sir ported by thous-.nds of our countrymen throu";hout the country.
..hen v;e look bnck tt its insii^nif ic-nt start, and. now viev; the "Home," v/ith its buildings and other property, one p;ets only a faint realization of the faithful and enor.aous ^vork laid down here in tlie last twenty years, often under very trying conditions inc. adv-^r^ities , for example: when the large me. in building, which had just been completed '.nd re'..dy for occupancy, burned to the ground eJanuary 4, 1910.
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few months erjo the "I'.ome's" mana'';ement issu^-d a s.aall pamphlet giving a general view of thf^ blessed work and service rendered by this institution.
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The Fociety v:sis founded in 1896 v/ith a memborship of three-hundred divided P;nong five brr.ncbes, the r^ref^ent "lenbership is over one-thousand. The property is valued '^^ at ^71,000.00 'a.r\Q the debt amounts to vV^BOC.OC.
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..t the be,^,innin(5 the home cared for twenty old p»eople. Last yeers /annual report st^^teg that in January this yeer t/^e home cared for ninety-six people; expenses of course have risen, from v250.00 per month to lore than ol,200.G0 per month.
\ihen the pamphlet v-t.s issued, the oldest inh^.hitant of the ''Home" v/as ninetyrthree years old, five were over ninety years, r. few have been there since the incr3ption of the "Home" or for about tv/enty years, but "^.he len-^th of the a''''errf';e s+ay has been ei?^,ht vears.
L^xpenses, includin^^; Food, ledical .-.ttention, Funerals, ./ar^,es of tiio staff, laintenance of buildings, Fire Insurance, etc., amount to 125.00 per year per inhabitant.
This statistics, -"hich has been compared v/ith -eports from similar institutions, sho^."s
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that trie "llor'^vei^-^iaji ^'Id Peoples Hone" in ''or\'ood iarkj is one o.f 1 he raost economically nanaged inFtitutions o!* it? kind in the United States.
The **Koma" to keep ^oing needs the same liberal support it has received during: the J, past -JAventy years. In this co>". ection it mircht be in its place to mention The I'ils v. T, Quales* Reserve Fund, v/hich now p/nounts to ^bout $4, 000. 00. To increase this fund would be the most laudatory :ueanc of honoring the memory of the founder. -:-,
Ttie capital of the fund can not be touched, only the interest, 'r
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Tomorrow afternoon members and friends are invited to participate in a sjnall festival at the "Home," to celebrate the P.Oth annive^^sary.
Skanuinaven sends the Ton'egian rid Peoples Home in ''orwood Park, its heartiest c onp-rat ulat i ons .
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 26, 1915.
THE BETHESDA. HOME
The Bethesda Old People •s Hone Society held its eighth annual meeting at the Hcaae last Thursday evening. The chairman reported for the building committee. The field secretary reported that he had collected $3,100 and enrolled sixty-four new members.
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Dues |1,211*50
Pict\2res sold .••••...•• 7. 00
Charity box 2.37
Donation from Nordraak Lodge 143.00
Collections 159^38
Total #2,063.15 ^ic/
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acandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 26, 1915.
Building Fund
Collection $2,936.59
Subscription books • • 115.85
Collections, Mission tent 117.70
Collection at dedication festival. ...«.••• ••••• 358.8Q
Ebenezer Congregation. • 23.6^
Salem Congregation ••••«••..•••• 51 .00
Bethel Congregation 97.6(2
Timothy Congregation. 100 .00
Ball in 1913 >68 ^^
Total #3,801.70 ^
Total income for 1914 #5,864.85
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan* 26, 1915.
Paid to Treas^irer
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To general fund 2,046.90
Total 15,848.60 Cfash on hand, December 31, 1914 , 16.25 ^
Total ^5,864.85 ^
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 26, 1915.
Paid to Treasurer
To building fund $3,801.70
To general fund • 2,046.90
Total $5,848.60 ^
Cash on hand, December 31, 1914 16.25 ^
Total $5,864.85 ^
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Building fund ^6,992.48
Deficit, December 31, 1914 585.68
General fund $2, 674*07
C a sh on hand • *$ 728. 28
Total disbiirsements • 1,945.79
Total $2,674.57
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 26, 1915*
Assets and Liabilities
Real estate $ 1,904.26
Buildings 12,878.49
State Bank of Chicago Trustee building fund 8, 753 .91
Furniture and fixtures • 579.57
Endowment fund 500.00
Cash • • _
Total assets |24, 783.63
Liabilities 5 ,800.00
Net worth 18,983.65
Total liabilities and net v/orth $24,783.63
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S]:anrliaavo--i (Daily edition), Jan. 20, 19Ii3.
TVie ilorv/e -i'la Sociot/.' ^or a Koi.ie for the .-. -ol held its reTdar anrnr:'l rieotiri'' lo.st ev^pin;:. Tne vice-7'7V33ident, .jitcn l^elliri, preoidod until the prc^sideit, Mr, Osca:? i:. T:aU'*an, arr-^ved and took the chair. An iiiteroatinj and conplete report rxis ::iven by t:ie troanu-r^r.
Tro"^r"aref"*'s T^eport Rec3ipt?5
Gash on hand o 1,609.19
Cash on hand at the Hone , 40 . 00
Gash on hand in .^.avin.-s r ccount 5. 23
Entrance f ecr: 7 , G41. 98
Transfer froM navin-*s account to r-onoral funl.. 750.00
Donations to general fund l,'7o'j.ll
Donations at coffee sale at hone ' 103.00
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acandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 20, 1915.
Notes paid by Mrs. M. Johnson, resident.. •.. $ 1,000«00
Notes, receivable account, entrance fee, resident .• 55.00
New bxiilding fund interest ♦ • • 110.00
Young Ladies Aid Society* • .•.'••• 13.75
Refund on insurance premium. «•........ ••• 18»75
Refund on court cost, Christopher Wald 20#00
Annual reports advertisement 145.00
Aimual concert, net proceeds^ •••• • 165.00
Annual picnic, net proceeds. 617.67
AnnuctL bazaar, net proceeds • • 2,319.58 o
Dues, Bethlehem Branch * 339.00
Dues, Concordia Branch. 379.77
Dues, Wicker Park Branch. 416.25
Dues, Humboldt Branch • 388.00
Dues, Logan Square Branch • 191.25
Accounts payable, December purchase » ••.• • 1,157.84
Ototal receipts $ 19,249.29
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Dir/Dur3e-ient3
3ntrance feer^ ref mien •) 1,196.68
Real-estate and bin Iding i^cjrovo- .ont .3 « • 430 .00
^Trancfer to reserve fund If 989 , CI
::ote3, default on deatii of /Lolaer-. 300.00 ^
..ccount::: payabla, .jocoriber, 1913 billr^> •••• 974.89 ^
Inter-^rt on loann and annutios. ^90.67 ^
i rintl n;- annual reports • l--^"^ •OO ^^
Ilcpaira to buiD-dia:*, etc 171.19 .^
General eicoense 318. 13 c«
'^xvenc^o , matrons sundriOo • • • 438.51 ^
lectric li^:ht and povrer 156.35 l^
Drurs and • ledic inr.;s ♦ • ..•.•.. 54 . 91
Fuel 826.48
Funeral e::x)en^jes • *'o6 . 50
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ol:andi?i:;von (Daily .Jditicn) , Jan. ::0, 1915.
?a;/Toll and iielp $ 3,933.48
Crrccorios 5,8">9.42
Total di3bursei:ients •,: 17 , ■514.02
Cash on hand, in ban!-: S 1,831.04
Gash on hand in treasurer* g hands 59.00
Cash on hand in iiatron.'^ hands 40.00
Cash on hand in savinri's account 5./^ 3
Total cash J 1,935.27
Add— Total disbar scMents 17,314.02
Total •319,249V29
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 20, 1915.
Co;;piaritiv3 lievoii'je .-jialysis
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1912 19113 1914
Donations :;l,957.48 A, -394. 88
Frocoeas, annual bazaar 1,921.88 2,083,30
Proceedi^^, annual picnio 4V3.77 491.69 Proce-yirr. annual re-Dorts Dues:
v;ic>er Park Branch 411.00 31:3.00
Kujiboldt Pari: Branch 320.00 345.50
Goncor:lia Branch 505.00 271.35
Betiaehen Branch 272.65 353.00
Lof:an Square Branch 127.00 86.25
Concort • 504.81
Totals C^10,605.50/Iric7 312,669.43/sio7
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1912
1915
1914
ProviGions
7nel
Llatron^s ex")enses
Interest
Repairs
Lir^it and pov.-er
Hay and feed
Drucs
Printing (annual reT)ort3)
Lli see 11 an ecu 3
Insurance
Totals
^)4,851.08
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1,084.46
428..%
252.06
241 . 54
106.14
80.75
64.75
25.00
250.63
05,889.94 3,750.23 817.85 495.68 285.17 526.76 141.97
84.84
85.00
" 251.99
360.00
,^5,809.42 3,933.48 826.48 438.51 290.67 171.19 156.35
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Skandinaveri (Daily l^dition) , Jan* 20, 1915.
1912 1913 1914
Average monthly ezi)ense ;;^883.79 ^975.72 yl,023.80
Report of ,;oj;Te:a's ;dcl Coiiiiaittee z^
Concert :-:^
Tickot salos. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••v c)4«JU .^
Print inr! e^rpense. ••••••••• • .^ '^rg'^ 3
Net Dpoceels • ^^^ 46.50
Picnic
Receipts on grounds •••••• ••••i^ 401,90
.■iJxi^ensa (iriuGic , help , pro visinns , printing:) .^ 75.45
Net nrocoeds. ••••••• • • -^^ 326.45
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Skand-'.navon (Daily Edition) , Jen. 20, 1915.
Special fund
Dues -11.70
Specials 67 . 75
Total receipts ^79.45
Disbursenents (floral pieces, curtains, provis ions )..... 071> 52
Balance :} 8.13 £;
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Balance, January 1, 1914 .1) 4.74 '^'
Dues collected 47,50
Taxes collected • 10,05
Donations received • 25.05
Total receipts o87.:35
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Skaiidinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 20, 1915,
Expenditures
Bank deposits 336.73
Flowers for the sic> 2. 50
Postase 3.27
Expense for bazaar. 32.74
Total ^75.24
Balance on hand (cf v/hich ^iJ7.50 is undisposed dues, leavin,'^ a balance of ^4.61 in the tax fund) $12.11
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Deposits durin^: 1914 36.73
Interest on account 6.36
Interest on bonds 68.75
Total s^605.28
V/ithdrav/als ( bond purchase ) C>509.40
Balance^ January 1, 1915 4? 95.88
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Au^. 12, 1914.
^R;iE^lAlJ HGLIE FOR TFIE ACtZD/
The Huinboldt Park Branch of the Norv/egian Society for a Home for the Aged met last night at 1631 North '.liipple Street, A complete report concerning the activities of the Home was given. The Branch resolved to start a collection campaign at once.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 15, 1914.
THE BETHESm SOCIETY
The Bethesda Society for a Home for the Aged held its seventh annual meeting at the Home, 2244-46 Haddon Avenue. Mr. Paul Elke, the regular chairman, presided. It was reported that the assets of the Society were valued between S^15,000 and §16,000. A resolution was passed to extend a vote of thanks to Dr. Thomas V/arloe and to Skandinaven, Visergutten, The Lutheran, and Budbaereren for assistance rendered.
The treasurer gave the following report for the year ending December 1, 1913:
General Fund
Receipts
Cash on hand, January 1, 1913 v 307.32
Membership fees 948.25
Donations 513.86
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 15, 1914.
Dime fund ;;? 1.00
Interest received • 3.02
Collection box • 5.62
Endownent fund income 24. 00
Ladies Aid donation. 487.82
Telephone 9.50
Total receipts ^2;P00.39
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Directress* salary # 385.00
Domestic help 132.00
Provisions.. 249.90
Light 66.49
Gas • 81. 66
Fuel 178.59
Repair • 247.49
Stationery, postage, and printing • 38.53
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 15, 1914.
Crockery and silverware • $ 6.18
Linen and bedding, • • • • 12.00
Freight and drayage • • • • 6*77
Laundry and cleaning. •••••• 21.27
Telephone • 31.78
Exchange * • • • • • • 2.30
Sundries • • ••••• 50 .27 o
Medicine 1»00 \Z
Maintenance. ...•• 16.77 S
Directress* traveling expenses 16.10 or
Furniture and fixtures • 157.93
Real estate ..••.. • • 16.10
Interest 94.86
Investment ^QQ>QO
Total disbursements #2,212.89 /sioj
Balance, December 31, 1913 ^ 87.50
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 15, 1914.
The following is the report of the financial secretary for the year ending December 31, 1913;
Building Fund Receipts
Cash on hand, January 1, 1913. •... .••••••$ 282«52
Donations • • • • ♦ 5,519.88
Total receipts ••••«# 3,802.40
Disbursements
Financial agent's salary I 567.89
Financial agent's traveling expenses..... 40.56
Bills payable 100*00
Interest paid 105. 67
Concert expenses • Q'^*^^
Total disbursements • • • •^ 911.62
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 15, 1914.
Cash balance, December 31, 1913 $2,890.73
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 1913
Assets
Real estate • $1,815*03
Buildings 12,668.54 S
Furniture and fixtures 572.62 ^
Building fund cash 2,890.78 13
General fund cash. • • .••••. 87.50
Endowment fund 500.00
Total assets ^18,534.47
Liabilities
Mortgage loan | 5,000.00
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 15, 1914.
Endowment fund loan $ 100.00
Total liabilities ^ 3,100.00
Net worth $15,434.47
State'nent of Profit and Loss
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Donations to building fUnd •....43,019.33
Donations to general fund 513.86 cJl
Membership fees 948.25
Dime fund 1.00
Interest received • 3.02
Collection box • 5.62
Endowment fund income «... 19.19
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan, 15, 1914c
Concert income. •••• •••• ••$ 500«50
Ladies' Aid donation 487,82
Total income* $5,498»59
Total expenses • ♦ 2,456,12
Net profit ;;^3,062.47
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Concert of the old people's homs sogiet^
The festival concert of the Old People's Home Society, honoring its foimder and honorary president, filled Wicker Park Hall to capacity Wednesday evening* The hall was beautifully decorated with palms, flowers, and flags, and an ex- cellent program was given that made the evening a real treat.
The Trier sisters (there are five of them: — two sets of twins and one other), sang solos and duets, and presented musical numbers for quintets and quartets. They also gave recitations and took the audience by storm* They are a very pleasing and talented group, such as is seldom foxind in one family.
The aria by Meyerbeer and "Norge Mit Norge'* (Norway, my Norway) , sung by Mrs. Ella Ring Ingraham, were exceptionally well rendered and applauded accord- ingly* The It€LLian band "Banda Roma", did very well, and is to be commended for modulating its music in deference to the eardrums of an indoor audience. Few bands seem to realize that a band concert in a small hall is torture, lather than enjoyment.
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The greatest interest was centered about the new tenor, Mr. "/oil. Any existing pre-concert anxiety was promptly dispelled when this singer presented his first offering* He possesses a rich, mellow, and well-trained voice whose appeal more than makes up for a lack of volume, and his enunciation and expression give real pleasure to the listener.
Mr. ./oil's place in the hearts of music-lovers of Chicago is thoroughly establish* ed. In spite of the caption "No j^ncores," printed on the program, the applause after each song by Mr. V/oll made it impossible to continue nlntil an encore had been given. Truly, Llr. Violl ''came, sav/, and conquered."
The tribute paid Dr. /n. TJJ Quales by lirs. Julia V/alther was a true expression of the love and respect of our people for this grand old man, who years ago ded- icated his life to the task of bringing peace and sunshine into the lives of others.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 15, 1913.
THE NORVffiGIAI^' HOIE FOR THE AGED
At the last meeting of the Bethlehem Branch of the Norwegian Society for a ^^ Home for the Aged, a report was given concerning the activities of the past 5 year. The president, Jacob Helgesen, presided. - .-^
The report shov/ed that the membership as of January, 1913, was 110. A total g of i;^282.65 v;as received from the payment of dues for the past year. ^~"
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The Concordia branch of the Old People's Hoine Society held its monthly meeting on Thxirdday evening, Sept* 5. The faithful John Pedersen presided
over the meeting. Various committees reported, Tlie report of the picnic ^
committee v:as enthusiastically received, as it accounted for the great sLJ
success of the Joint ilnnual Picnic at the Home in Tonvood Park. I.lapy Ig
contributions are already being made for the coming bazaar, an affair £
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Mr* HaumaTi G. Haugan, Norwegian-American banker of Chicago, demonstrates the -xs fact that bankers have hearts as well as heads. ?*• Haugan recently presented o the Norwegian Bethesda Home for the Aged xvith twenty large, comfortable rockers, cj^ in vrtiich the oldsters can enjoy fresh air and sunshine on the spacious porches ^ of the home. For such as are \mable to walk, he has provided wheel chairs so that they can get out in the open air. The Bethesda Home is one of our largest Norv/egian benevolent institutions and one of the best. Here the poorest oldster is admitted without entrance fee, and tenderly cared for during the remaining years of his life. The plight of these people is heart stirring. The con- tented look on their faces makes one feel that there are kind hearts in this hard old world, after all.
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Seandla, Aug. 10, 1912.
/CONCORDIA BRA1n[CH LEETIN^
The Concordia branch of the Norwegian Old People's Home Society held its monthly meeting for August at the home of Mrs. John Pedersen, 2440 North Springfield Avenue. The veteran pastor. Reverend Ring, spoke of the won- derful work being done for the Home by the Concordia branch and other groups, and of the appreciation of the old folks for this work.
Mrs. B. J. Johnson announced that during the last seventeen years she had visited the Home every week and had, at all times, found those living at the Home to be well fed, well cared for, and contented. She urged all mem- bers to bring their friends to the annual picnic to be held at the Home (in Norwood Park) on Saturday, Aug. 31*
The evening's musical treat v/as a series of solo songs by 31mer C. Bye, with
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Miss Nora Bjornstad at the piano. To finish off a very pleasant evening refreshments were served.
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/l^OIiCORDlA BRAl^'GII IIEi^TII^G/
The Concordia branch of the rorv/eciQ-n Cld People's r.one Society net on "fhiirscla^^ 5 evening, at t'le hone of -Ir« and hrs, Ctto C. ."ricson, "ivanston. The nesting -c^ T-as excep':ionalln -.;ell-attended in S'-^ite o"" t/i^B lon^' distance no3t of the ne:ibej\T" had to traT-:!, and all "ho cane enj-^'od the neetin^:; very nuch. Vocal solos by -^ ^.j?s. ".Jiiii Ins^^^^^^'^j piano solos by hiss Lilly .eidersen, and reacin/^s by Ih^s. J.I, p Barchard conbined to nal:e the evenin.';^ a real tr~:.at for all.
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The Concordia branch of the Old leopl.e*s Home Society helc their monthly meeting at the hone of :'r. and Ilrs. .ijiton /-.• !:elii:i of Oal-: Park.
ivlr^ !!eluia, a director of the home, announced that the concert by Lime. Frem- stMd has been called off, due to a nisundei^stanains -ith her nanag'^r, and ^ that the time v;aG too short to arrange for a spring festival at this time. S Direcbor Crook spoke on the financial needs of the home, and suggested, in view of the ft^ct that all present inmates of the home are and those o" the future "Jill for some time be natives of ITom'/ay, that the rorv/egian Farliaiiient ^ight very vrell/ a;/ard the yearns ITobel l^ize to the Cld People *s TTome Society.
Dues to the ainount of -^^29. 50 v/ere collected, anc^. the men present donated .59.00 for decorations at the Bazaar, vrhich is to be held at Schoenfus^s '■'all, IToven- ber 18 to 22, inclusive
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After the business session the group partook of a tasty lunch, during and
after -.;hich they v/ere entertained by Zidv:a.rd Bredahall, a very talented jouiif^'^^ pianist, vmose playing v/as thoroUj'hly enjoyed • p-
This' meeting -.:as, in the r.iatter of attendance, the best in many nonths* ^
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 27, 1912.
LUTHERAN BETHESDA HOME ASSOCIATION
The Norwegian Lutheran Bethesda Home Association held its annual meeting
in the Home at 2244-46 Haddon Avenue* Mr. J. Gunderson presided* The ^ %
president gave his annual report which was accepted by the body* The fi- ^
nancial secretary gave his report as follows: p
Receipts g
Subscriptions and dime helpers % 2,534,56 ^
Dues and initiations 18. 00 ^i
Collection at the dedication of building 215. c59
Rummage sale •••••• 200.00
Balance on hand, January 1, 1911.. •••••• •*••• ^ 165.54
Total receipts to treasurer ........^ 3,716#79 [^^sJ
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan* 27, 1912.
Treasurer's Report
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for Year Ending December 51, 1911
Building Fund Receipts
Cash balance, January 1, 1911 ..$ 866.21
Bills receivable • 800«00
Bills payable /sic/. 1,425.00
Interest received •• • • ••••#•••••• 13.59
Subscriptions to Building Fund 2,623.40
liDrtgage loan •• 3>000,00
Total receipts $8, 728«20
Disbursemnnts
Furniture and tixtuxea. $ 267.53
Insurance. •••••• • • •#• 60*00
Interest* ••••*•*• • 90* 00
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LefTil expenses 0 10 ,00
Diroctres:^ calaiy. 275*00
Jani tcr*r/ calar:'- 83,00
stationary, posta^^e, and printiaj 61. oO
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DoTiestics 13.25 ^
Electric 19.14 I:^
Fuel 68.50
Provisions 18.20
Laundry and clean in • materials 12.21
Frei;'"-ht and draya^^e • 3.46
Telephone • • .44
Ho: airs 8. 50
Crccice^":' and silvar^T^ire .• 13.20
Sundries 22.42
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Skr^ndlnavon (Dail2r Edition) , Jan. J37, 19_in.
Cash bc.l'dnce, December 31, 1911 5) 27,51
...!>1,093.39 /Jic/
I'lr. Hild:ir Baade (in char::e of contributions) r:av9 the follov;- in^: renort:
Contributions for t: e year .\Jl,907.45 5d
Subscriptions 477 .00 £
33^ ten-cent books 21.00 ^
J2,405.45 i:^'
Subscriptions, Janiiar:.' 1 to 11, 1912 *5l,o51.25
ITev; Subscriptions for the year. • . .•. 477.00
Total .;l,808.25
Paid in durinf; year 589,60
Balance • v^l,218.65"
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Paid to Financinl Jocretary
. C- ^h collootlons , :)1, 907 .45
Ten-cent books 21.00
Bills collected ■ 589 , 60
Total $2,518,05
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The association has 114 nev; r.Tei.ibars. Reports were also riven ^
by the natron, the \7onen*s Society, and the building: coininitt ee.
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 21, 1912.
THE OLD PEOPLE'S HOME
The Old People's Home Sooiety held their sixteenth annual meeting at Wicker Park -o Lutheran Church last Friday evening. ,^
Anton A. Malxim presided. The president's report was given Twenty new people ^
were admitted in 1911 g
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Since the opening of the Home, in 1896, 164 perroanent inmates have been admitted. Jji
Following is the treasurer's report:
Receipts $19,646.43
Cash on hand January 2, 1911 3>370.78
Total $23,017.21
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 21, 1912.
Disbursements ^23,071,21 (sic)
The total membership of all branches, on January 1, 1912, was 398.
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Skandinaven (Daily Sdition), Jan. 16, 1912.
TFE OLD PSOPLS'S HOME
The Bethlehem Branch of the Noi^vegian Old People's Hone Society held their regular monthly meeting last evening. The vice-chainrian, Jacob Helgsen, presided.
The recording secretary reported as follows:
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Membership, January 1, 1911 77 -^
Died in 1911 1 §
Resigned 5 ^
Members joined in 1911 .31
Total membership, January, 1912. ••• «... .102 ^
Dues payments #^45.75
Expenditures . 9.00
Balance ^236775*
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Scandia, Oct* 7, 1911.
irba'iZGLJT EOi^ 'FOR THE xxGi:;d7
At the last meeting of the Eumboldt Park Branch of the Norwegian Society :
for a Home for the AC^d, nine new nieinbers uere accepted. Ilach of the 3
new members paid the annual dues of three dollars in advance. The Society ^
is in the i.iidst of a canpai::n to secure one thousand now members and an s^
increased income of $3,000 per year. Tlie competition betv;een the vr-rious 3
branches is as keen r.s ev.r existed in a hard-fought political campaign. 2
Here's to success, and may the best branch win. ^
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p. 5. ^ The "Bethesda" Norv/egian Lutheran Home for the Aged at 2244 Haddon /ivenue ^
is to be dedicated tomorrow at 2:30 P.i^# The home is a fine three story building ^
with full basement end all modern conveniences, ejid vrill accomodate nineteen ^
aged people, giving each one a private room, with kitchen and l^rge clothes h-
closet* The large room in the basement will Perve as dining room and chapel and ^
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The cost of the building !• vl2, 000*00 and it carries a debt of ^4,000*00 that g the "Home" Society is planning to liquidate at an early date. 3=1
Mrs. .ixarie Rigstad assumed the duties of matron several days ago, and has been busy with plans for the dedication services and wich caring for several aged people who have already moved in.
The "Home"Society was organized about five years ago; liiss Hildur Baade is credited with having not only "sold" the idea of building such a home, but with having been the moving spirit of the enterprise. It is largely due to her personal efforts
that the "home" is rflaHxr ^^y* +^^^^ # ^ j-
■i-» reaay tor tomorrow's dedicatory service.
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Chicago's Norwegian colony is proud of the new home, and we are confident that the necessary funds for carrying out the purpose of the home vn.ll he cheerfully furnished.
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/7Ht)LIC FOR IKi: AGiU .4pP2Ai*3 TO .iLL I;0R.a.ai;i^o_7
P. 3. - The Norwegian Old People's Home Society is preparing for their annual picnic to he held on the spacious grounds of the Home on August 26.
Mr. Birger Osland appesils to all Norwegians in Chicago to get behind this in- stitution and give it the support it so rightly deserves. The home now houses a hundred worthy old people whose final years are made easy and pleasant with no pecuniary worries and no toil. Just well earned rest and quiet, so dear to advanced years.
All Norwegians are asked to contribute to the work of this home for the aged o
of all creeds, which instead of being dominated by some church synod is spon- co
sored by business men from all Norwegian churches and by some belonging to ,^
no church. Any aged Norwegian may be admitted as far as finances permit. ^^
The home is often visited by various groups who bring great pleasure into the lives of former members who now live at the home: veterans of lodges, chtirch- es, singing societies, etc., and who long for and appreciate frequent visits
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by their old friends. Possibly you who resui this article may find among these people one or more who in times past has been dear to you and we suggest that you plan a visit to the Home on July 26.
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p*8« • .The Norwegian Old People's Home Society is making preparations fZ
for their annual spring concert to be held on Wednesday April 26, at Orchestra '^ Hall* The committee has been fortunate in their selection of talent for this ^ event and the evening's program should be a thoroughly pleasing one in every y- respect. Simultaneously with planning for financial success and a good profit, ^ stress has been put on giving the customers their money's worth.
A program of vocal and instrumental numbers has been arranged to suit the taste of every listner. Anton Peterson's thirty piece Orchestra will fill the hall with the best of music and the "Chicago Quartette" will contribute the vocal section. Vocal and Piano solos will also be rendered and a group of fifty well-trained children will present a pageant of the seasons.
Every Norseman in the Chicago area should make a determined attempt to attend this concert both for personal pleasure and to support the work of this efficient institution*
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Feb. 22, 1911. THE BETHSSDA HOME ^OR THE AGm/
The ITonvegian Bethesda Hone Society held its annual meeting at the Deaconess Home. Plans v;ere nade for futulre activity, especially the extension of the Society's v/ork. The Society held twelve regular and three si)ecial meetings during the year, and sixty-four now members v/ere accepted.
Financial Secretary's Report
Subscriptions Receipts • ^2,792*12
Dues
Sewing group • . Post cards sold Donations .••••.
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161.00
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Subscription books • 19.00 oi
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Skandlnaven (Daily iiidition)^ Feb. 22, 1911.
Paid to treasurer ;|?3,286*03
Cash on hand, 1911 153^54
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Treasurer's Report
Receipts .:::,
eceived from financial secretary $3,286«03 P
Cash on hand, 1910 2,939.28 %
Disbursonients *
Building material :j;4, 955.93 o^
Insurance • . • • 72.00
V/ages 437.50
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Skandlnaven (Daily iSdition), Feb. 22, 1911.
Traveling expenses ^i>17.65
Stationery and iiiailing 30.27
Advertising ^•^^
Miscellaneous expenses ^^.V^
.^5,569.41
Gash on hand, 1911 ^^^>^Q
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1911.
TH3 NORV;EGLiN ROW, FOR THE i^ED
The Norwegian Society for a Home for the i^ged held its fifteenth annual meeting last Friday in the V/icker Park Evangelical Lutheran Church, /inton A. Melum v/as elected chairman of this meeting. The first order of business ':p was the yearly report by the president, Dr. N. T. Quales. Thirty-four men and v/omen were admitted to the home in 1910.
Special fund:
Income .$130. 14.
Expenses 71.15.
Balance , .^ 59.01.
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activities for the year. The treasurer for the V/omen*s Aid Board reported [^
as follows:
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1911.
Spring concert:
Income • .|695«75
Expenses • •• • 12.50
Balance ^^684. 25
Picnic :
Income ^577 .81
Expenses 100.55
Balance .H77.46
Bazaar :
Income ^103.80
Expenses 39 . 65
Balance •$ 54.15
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan* 22, 1911.
Total income 51,508.50
Total expenses •.. ♦ 225.65
Net income .pi, 284. 87
The Young Ladies* Aid Society reported as follows:
Reports of the Branches Bethlehem Branch:
Net income vl58.50
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Total membership, January 1, 1910 .........52
New members initiated in 1910.. ..♦.,.....♦..# 25
Total membership, January 1, 1911 77
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Income • • . .$280. 64
Expenses .v. • . • • 145.15 ^
Balance in treasury • . ^155 . 49
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okandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1911.
Humboldt Park Branch:
Total membership, January 1, 1910 .111
Members initiated during 1910 •••... • 18
129
Members dropped during 1910 _15^
Total membership, January 1, 1911 •..114
Dues received in 1910 ,^279. 25
Expenses for 1910 18.99
Net income $260. 26
Trinity Branch:
Total membership, January 1, 1911 61
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition) , Jan. 22, 1911.
Dues received in 1910 , <J171.75
Expenses for 1910 6.00
Net income* •••• •••••• •9165.75'
V/icker Park Branch:
Dues received in 1910 ;>287.25 3^
Expenses for 1910 12.00 £
Net income .1)275.25 ^
Treasurer's Report ^
Receipts
Cash on hand, January 1, 1910 ..;p3,870.08
Dues received. ••••••.. ..13,125.61
Miscellaneous donations. • 1,195.12
Bethlehem Branch 158.50
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1911,
v;icker Park Branch ..••4 275.25
Trinity Branch 174. 00
Concordia Branch. 252.00
Humboldt Park Branch 260.26
Proceeds from picnic 424.09
Proceeds from bazaar............. 1,438.83
Proceeds from concert. •*.••• 842.85
Proceeds from post cards 5.00
Advertising in annual report. 40.00
Building fund 369.00
Miscellaneous income. . •...•.•••.... 150.00
$22,629.49 /sic/
Disbursements
Building fund :;;;4, 005. 05
Bills payable 5,187.50
Provisions 2 ,041.27
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1911,
Matron* s sundry expenses .' 290, 16
Wages 1,951,93
Fuel 429 • 64
Drugs* • ••••• 124,44
Annuities and interest paid, •..•.. 147,50
Insurance , 1,256,00
Refund of membership fees , 975,00
Household furniture 1,413,20
Repairs to building, 121,61
Miscellaneous expenses, . • 409,14
Hay and feed 421,48
Printing of annual reports, 114, 00
Addition to building 370,19
Cash on hand 3^^370,78
$22,629.49 /sic/
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 22, 1911.
Building Fund
Suimnary, January 21, 1909 tc January 1, 1911
Receipts
Cash on hand, January 21, 1909 ;^ 361.69
Insurance received 28,000.00
Received from general fund. 3,020.75
Miscellaneous donations 5,049.12
$36,431.56
Disbursements
Architects certificates |36,207.07
Interest ^ 224.49
§36,431.56
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The auditing committee found the above statement to be correct*
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 17, 1911» NORl'/EGIAN HOIvE FOR THE A(23D
The Bethlehem Branch of the Norwegian Society for a Home for the Aged submitted the following report at its monthly meeting:
Dues collected • • i^l64.50
Expenses 6*00
Balance ^158.50
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Membership, January 1, 1910 • . 60 -^
Resignations and deaths, 1910 • • _8 ^
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New members, 1910 25
Membership, January 1, 1911 77
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Skandinaven (Daily edition), Jan* 25, 1910.
TIE NORir^GIx^: OLD PEOPLE^S HCMS
Ttie following is a report from the annual meeting of the Norwegian Old ^
People's Home Society: p:
The meeting was opened by the president, Dr, N. T# Q,uales, who gave a report ^
on the v;ork of the Society for the year 1909. A new comriiittse was formed to £
collect fxinds for the rebuilding of the Home i^cently destroyed by f ire. The ^
most interesting part of the president's report follows: '^'
Twelve nev/ inmates have arrived at the Home and some of them are very interesting old settlers* They have £l11 contributed something to the community, either by their activity in the church or by their participation in the societies to which they have belonged. Some of them have been in Chicago since 1827, and one was bom here when Chicago was a mere hamlet. The twelve nev; members are as follows: Mr. Ole Foss, bom in 1838 in Lervig, Norway; Hiss Martine Hulton, born in 1844 in Drammen; Ilr. Peter ICjos, bom in 1822 in Ringsaker; Mrs.Helle
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Skandinaven IDaily Edition), Jan. 23, 1910*
Hanson, born in 1827 in Trondhjeii; Llrs. Anna itolfson, bom in 1833 in Christiania; Miss linma Liatson, bom in 1840 in Voss; lir. Lewis Larson, born in 1846 in Guldbrandsdalen; ilr. Olaves Johansen, bom in 1833 in Frederikshald; Mrs. -anna Johansen, bom in 1828 in Voss; Ivlrs, Hansine Bugges, bom in 1837 in Trondhjeia; and Mr. LJartin Johnson, bom in 1844 in Trondhjen.
The average cost for each inmate for the last five years v/as §750 • A nimber , of inioates have lived in the Home for twelve years and have enjoyed free board and lodging for that period.
Treasurer's Report
Receipts
Gash on hand, January 1, 1909 $2,873.87
Membership fees v^7, 976.53
Repayment of loan. 100.00
Estate of H. A. Haugan 1,000.00
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 23, 1910.
Lliscellaneoiis . donations • 361.02
Dues fron Bethlehem Branch 153.00 :$
Dues frori Wicker Park Branch 269.25 >•
Dues from Trinity Branch ^ 107.00 ' p:
Dues from Concordia Branch. ... ........ 238.25 ^
Dues from K\imboldt Park Branch 218.79 ^
Picnic proceeds. ••.••. • 311.39
Bazaar proceeds. .......... 1,138.94
Concert proceeds 83.27
Sale of post cards $ 39.85 ^
Sale of coffee and Ixmch 86.80
Loan from Anna Rolfson. 150.00
Advertisements in annual reports 85.00
Total ;^15, 193.11.
Disbursements
Building fund $ 4,500.00
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 23, 1910,
Provisions $1,973.01
Wages. 1,898.35
IJatron^s sundr:;- expenses 210.82
Coal 453.05
Drugs 97.80
Annuities paid •••...••.. . 155.00
Insurance. .•••••••• •# 260.00
Refxrnd of membership fees. .•......•....••..•. 150.00
Household furniture. •.....• ..... 249.96
Live stock 45.00
Repairs to buildings. ..................... 52.65
Miscellaneous expense •$ 618.81
Hay and feed. •• 342.56
Storm windows 65.00
Cash on hand 3^870.98
$15,143.11
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Skandinaven (Daily Sdit ion) , Jan. 23, 1910.
Women* s Aid Society for 1909
Concert in Wicker Park Church 5
Ticket receipts<« •••. ^ 195.50 >
Expenses. ..... ............. > 43»73 p
Paid to treasurer* • 151«77 C
Annual Picnic Zg
Ticket income • . •$ 367.00 2
Proceeds from Picnic 321.28 '^
Total I 588.28
Expense 110.17
Paid to treasurer # 473.31
The Bazaar
Tickets $ 47«00
Sales 23.23
Cash Donations. • 9.50
Total income I 79.73
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 23, 1910*
2xpense ••••• 38.04:
Paid to treasuirer. •••••• • ••$
Dues collected. ••••••••••••••••••• ^4
Expense. •• •••• •••
Balance on hand. ..•••••••
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Dues collected, ••••• .•••••••••§
Interest on chattel mortgage. .••# 4
Interest on bank account. ••••••••••
Balance, January, 1909. ....•••••♦♦.
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Skandinaven (Daily 2dition) , Jan. 23, 1910.
Bethlehem Branch
Membership (January 1. 1909), 60; new members, 7; total 67
Dues collected ^ r no
Post cards purchased. 6j00
Balance. . ^ 1^3.00
Membership, 112.
Dues collected •....# ^^.^
There were no expenses.
Hunboldt Park Branch
Membership (January 1, 1909), 101; new members, 20; total, 121. ^
Dues collected ^ 10 21
Post cards purchased ^. one^q'
Balance .....•••••• '^ ^-^ *
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 25, 1910,
Wicker ^ark Branch 2g
Membership (January 1, 1909), 116; new members, 16; total, 132. p:
Dues collected in 1909 .^ 281.25 r;
Expenses for post cards •• 12.00 -o
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Membership, 60.
Dues collected $ 105.25
Paid out for post cards. •....••.......•..•. 6.00
Balance s? 99.25
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Skandinaven (Daily Edition), Jan. 23, 1910. THE NORlffiGIAN HOLfE FOK THE AOSD
About $10,000 has been collected since the fire destroyed the old building. If this good work keeps up we will soon have our new building under way. The loss caused by the fire will be made up by these speedy contributions. The amount needed now is not so great as before, because a fairly large sum of money will be left from the insurance.
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